Labour officials ‘told about WhatsApp group before it became public’ Labour officials were repeatedly warned about a WhatsApp group containing offensive messages made by a former minister before they were made public, it has been claimed.
In a statement on Monday, a Labour spokesperson said: “As part of our WhatsApp group investigation, Oliver Ryan has been administratively suspended as a member of the Labour Party.
Asked if the Prime Minister expected ministers to call out derogatory remarks, his official spokesman told reporters: “His determination to uphold high standards of conduct in public office and lead Government in service of working people… He will not hesitate to take action against any minister who fails to meet these standards, as he has done in this case.”.
His comments come after a second MP lost the Labour whip over his membership of the group, after health minister Mr Gwynne was sacked following messages he sent to the chat.
Gerald Cooney, the former Labour leader of Tameside council in Greater Manchester, said he raised concerns about Andrew Gwynne’s remarks several times in the past year.
