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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox and Alexander Butler

Health minister Andrew Gwynne sacked over WhatsApp messages

Health minister Andrew Gwynne has been sacked over alleged “antisemitic”, “sexist” and “racist” comments posted on a WhatsApp group.

Mr Gwynne becomes the latest former ally of Jeremy Corbyn to be ousted by Keir Starmer after reportedly making antisemitic comments and “joked” about a pensioner constituent, saying he hoped she died before the next election, according to the The Mail on Sunday.

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