Party removes support for Andy Brown, standing for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, after reported posts about novichok poisonings
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Labour has suspended one of its candidates after reports that he shared pro-Russian material online.
The shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she “hadn’t heard of” the candidate Andy Brown until the disciplinary action was taken, but said it was “absolutely right” Labour swiftly removed support for him.
Continue reading…Party removes support for Andy Brown, standing for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, after reported posts about novichok poisoningsUK election live – latest updatesLabour has suspended one of its candidates after reports that he shared pro-Russian material online.The shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she “hadn’t heard of” the candidate Andy Brown until the disciplinary action was taken, but said it was “absolutely right” Labour swiftly removed support for him. Continue reading…