US EditionMPs in controversial Labour WhatsApp group should never have been in parliament, says Harman
- A Labour minister, Stephen Morgan, was the administrator of a WhatsApp group that made derogatory comments about pensioners and abused colleagues, according to reports.
- The group included Labour's Amanda Martin and some local activists, and it shared offensive messages without moderating harmful language.
- Critics, including Shadow Cabinet Office Minister Mike Wood, have questioned Morgan's awareness of the group's hateful messages and demanded accountability.
- Labour has stated they will review complaints thoroughly and take disciplinary action if needed, according to the party's spokesperson.
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MPs in controversial Labour WhatsApp group should never have been in parliament, says Harman
Harriet Harman was a Labour MP for 42 years. Speaking to Sky News' Electoral Dysfunction podcast, she said that Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan would not have been selected to stand as MPs if the contents of the "Trigger Me Timbers" WhatsApp group were known.
Labour has outlawed banter
Have you heard the one about the Labour WhatsApp chat that got leaked? It was called “Trigger Me Timbers” and specialised in offensive banter. Health Minister Andrew Gwynne was the first and most high-profile group member to lose his job this week, before a second MP was reprimanded by the whips. Eleven local council members were also suspended for their contributions, reportedly including Gwynne’s wife. When I read about it, I laughed. Not at t…
Scandal in the Ranks: Labour MPs Suspended Amidst Racism Allegations and Assisted Dying Debate Heats Up
Labour Text Messages: 'Anyone with racist views has no place as an MP!' Friday, 14 February 2025 05:48, UK Tap here to stream Electoral Dysfunction on your favorite podcast platform Are Members of Parliament presenting different views in public and in private? This week, Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, and Ruth Davidson explore the recent suspension of two Labour Party MPs following the revelation of inappropriate remarks in WhatsApp conversations. …
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