Overview

• Councillor Sabina Akhtar resigned from Labour, citing insult to her Bangladeshi identity.
• Starmer clarified his comments, stating no intention to offend and highlighting Bangladesh as a safe country for returns.
• Labour candidates in areas with large Bangladeshi populations distanced themselves from the remarks.
• A video clip of Starmer's comments was labeled 'misinformation' by Labour, claiming it was edited out of context.
• Labour emphasizes its longstanding support and appreciation for the Bangladeshi community in the UK.