The Labor Party suspended 11 consultants after the disclosure of the WhatsApp group, where members exchanged hate notes for women, gay, anti -Semitism, and offensive about retirees and colleagues.
The private chat, named “Trigger Me Timbers”, was subjected to thousands of inappropriate messages that were exchanged over three years between 2019 and 2022. The scandal has already resulted in the dismissal of former Minister of Health Andrew Join and was suspended by Deputy Burnley Oliver Ryan, with Expanding the Labor Party to achieve it to include local advisers.
Work consultants have been suspended on the WhatsApp scandal
As part of the internal investigation of the Labor Party, the following two consultants were suspended:
- Claire Reed
- Jacques Nilor
- George Newton
- Vincent Richie
- Charlotte Martin
- Alison Join
- George Jones
- Brenda Warrington
- Dennis Ward
- David Seedgoyk (Stockport Council)
- Holly McCorcak (Steport Council)
according to GuardianAlison Join, the wife of bound workers’ deputy Andrew Join, is among those who were suspended, along with Brenda Warrington, the former leader of the Tamsid Council, and Claire Reed, a senior member of the National Policy Forum in the Labor Party.
The WhatsApp group, which included at least 44 people, has become the subject of an expanded investigation, as the Greater Manchester Police has now evaluated complaints about its content.
Annoying messages and crime evidence
Reports reveal that some of the most shocking comments that were exchanged in the WhatsApp group include:
1. Mockery of retirees – Andrew Join joked with the death of a founder, indicating that she would “make her” before the upcoming elections.
2. Gay statements – Members mocked the sexual activity of a colleague of the Labor Party deputy, where Oliver Ryan was reported in frank and explicit comments about gay colleagues.
3. Anti-Semitic and racist jokes- The group included offensive notes on the Jewish people, as well as the humiliating comments about veteran deputy Diane Abbott.
4. attacks on Labor Party colleagues – Supreme Party figures, including Angela Rainer, were resentful in special talks. One of the advisers was described as “middle -aged in -aged”, while others mocked a disabled workers’ activist.
Oliver Ryan and Andrew Join in the midst of controversy
Oliver Ryan, 29 -year -old workers in Burnley, was identified as a leading figure in the WhatsApp group, after publishing more than 2000 messages. He was suspended from the party after the details of his involvement were announced.
His suspension followed the rapid dismissal of the Dero Gwyen, who was removed as Minister of Health in the shade after the detection for the first time.
Ryan later released a general apology, saying: “Some of the comments that were made in that group were completely unacceptable, and I was completely convicted. I regret not speaking at that time, and realized that the failure to do so was a mistake.”
However, his apology did not do much to put out public anger, with increasing calls for other disciplinary action against those concerned.
Work under pressure to act
A spokesman for the Labor Party confirmed the comment, saying: “Once we drew attention to this group, a comprehensive investigation was launched in line with the rules and procedures of the Labor Party.
Despite the comment, the party faces serious questions about the reason why no action is not taken. according to GuardianGerald Kony, the former leader of the Tamsid Council, warned officials of the WhatsApp group more than a year ago, but the Labor Party has failed to act until the messages publicly.
Meanwhile, the Greater Manchester Police confirmed that they are now evaluating complaints, with allegations about hate speech and harassment under review.
Care Starmer faces an increasing violent reaction
The scandal is an embarrassment for the leader of the Labor Party, Sir Kerr Starmer, who sought to present the party as disciplined and elected before the upcoming general elections.
Speaking of BBC Radio 4 today, the Baroness Jacqui Smith Minister insisted that the Labor Party had acted decisively, but it faced a difficult interrogation about the extent of messages.
During an interview with GB News, Smith denied that the Labor Party became a “bad party”, a sign used by the Teresa May to describe conservatives in 2002.
No, we are not. We are not the bad party. She said what we are is the decisive party. “
However, critics remain unconvincing, as conservative deputies accuse the work of harboring a toxic culture behind closed doors.
A government source described WhatsApp messages as “unacceptable and very disappointing,” warning that the party’s failure to act sooner raises serious concerns about its leadership.
What happens after that?
The internal investigation in favor of the Labor Party is continuing, with more possible comments. Some party members and deputies call for permanent expulsions, while others argue that a broader cultural change is needed within the party.
Meanwhile, the Greater Manchester Police will evaluate whether any laws have been broken, raising the possibility of criminal charges for some individuals concerned.
Currently, suspended consultants are still prohibited from party activities, and the Labor Party leadership must decide how cruelty to punish those responsible for what has become one of the largest internal scandals in the Starmer period.