Overview
- 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.