Shadow minister suspended from Labour after criticism
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abour shadow minister Bambos Charalambous has been suspended by the get together after a criticism about his conduct.
A proper criticism in opposition to the Enfield Southgate MP was made to Labour’s unbiased complaints course of, the PA news company understands, instantly triggering an investigation.
His get together membership was administratively suspended inside 24 hours, a transfer meaning he may have the Labour whip eliminated in Westminster whereas the probe is carried out.
Mr Charalambous, who will sit as an unbiased in Parliament following the suspension, stated he’ll “co-operate fully” with the method.
He tweeted: “I am aware that there is an allegation that requires investigation by the Labour Party.
“It is right and proper that process is allowed to take place. I will cooperate fully and play my full part.
“It is not appropriate to say anything further at this time.”
Mr Charalambous has additionally been stood down from his frontbench function on the shadow overseas affairs group, it’s understood.
He has been contacted for remark.
Labour is just not commenting on the character or particulars of the criticism.
Mr Charalambous, a former solicitor, was first elected in his London constituency in 2017.
The 55-year-old held a number of posts on Sir Keir Starmer’s frontbench, together with shadow minister for crime after which immigration, earlier than being appointed shadow minister for the Middle East and North Africa in 2021.
His suspension comes simply over per week after the get together suspended MP Geraint Davies following allegations of sexual harassment made by quite a lot of girls.
Two formal complaints had been subsequently submitted to Labour, together with one by a sitting Labour MP, in accordance with the Politico news web site.
At the time of the preliminary claims, a Labour spokeswoman stated: “These are incredibly serious allegations of completely unacceptable behaviour.
“We strongly encourage anyone with a complaint to come forward to the Labour Party’s investigation.
“Any complainant will have access to an independent support service who provide confidential and independent guidance and advice from external experts throughout the process.”