Non-crime hate incident recorded after offensive WhatsApp group comments Greater Manchester Police has said that a “non-crime hate incident” has been recorded after a health minister was sacked over the weekend following comments made in a WhatsApp group chat.
Asked if the Prime Minister expected ministers to call out derogatory remarks in WhatsApp groups, his official spokesman told reporters: “He’s made clear… his determination to uphold high standards of conduct in public office and lead Government in service of working people.
Former health minister Andrew Gwynne was sacked over the weekend after the emergence of offensive comments made in a WhatsApp group.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We have received a small number of complaints relating to publicised messages allegedly from a WhatsApp group.
Earlier on Monday, Number 10 said that Sir Keir Starmer “will not hesitate to take action” when ministers do not uphold high standards.
