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MPs 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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Manchester Evening News

The political volcano that has 'erupted' amid the Labour WhatsApp scandal

Tameside, once again, is in the national spotlight for the wrong reasons

8 days ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

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.

9 days ago·United Kingdom

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UnHerd

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…

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Daily Express

Labour minister 'ran' Whatsapp group that called pensioners 'terrorists'

Labour earlier this week removed the whip from two MPs, including Health Minister Andrew Gwynne, for their involvement in a vile Whatsapp group.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Sun

Labour minister ran vile WhatsApp group which branded pensioners 'terrorists'

A LABOUR minister formerly ran a vile WhatsApp group which branded pensioners “terrorists” and hurled abuse at colleagues, The Sun can reveal.&nbs

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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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