Two Labour MPs Suspended Over Offensive WhatsApp Messages

Labour MPs Andrew Gwynne and Oliver Ryan have been suspended following the leak of offensive messages from a WhatsApp group, prompting police inquiries and internal party investigations.

Andrew Gwynne, a former health minister, and Oliver Ryan, MP for Burnley, were suspended by Labour after offensive messages from their WhatsApp group were leaked.
The group, named 'Trigger Me Timbers,' included remarks deemed homophobic, antisemitic, sexist, and derogatory towards individuals, including constituents and party members.
Labour launched an investigation after being accused of ignoring prior warnings about the group, with thousands of messages reportedly under review.
Greater Manchester Police recorded a 'non-crime hate incident' based on complaints about the messages, while Labour emphasizes its commitment to high standards of conduct.
Ashley Dalton, MP for West Lancashire, has replaced Gwynne as public health minister, though her past comments on gender self-identification have drawn scrutiny.