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Two days after the Sunday Mirror splashed on a story about Keith Vaz paying two male escorts for sex, the veteran MP faces the meeting that may decide whether he can survive as chair of the Commons home affairs committee. On Sunday Vaz indicated that he would temporarily stand aside as chairman, but he was clearly hoping that he would be able to return. This afternoon the committee will meet to discuss his position. But, according to the BBC’s Norman Smith, some members of the committee want him to stand down and they are even discussing holding a vote of confidence in him.
Keith Vaz to be given 24 hours to “reflect on his position” if does not quit today as committee chairman
MPs consulting Commons clerks over whether can force vote of confidence in Keith Vaz
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