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Rachael Burford

Second MP in 'pensioner dying joke' WhatsApp group suspended by Labour

A second Labour MP who made “offensive” comments in a WhatsApp group has been suspended following a meeting with the party’s Chief Whip on Monday.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan was asked to explain comments he made in a messaging group with sacked minister Andrew Gwynne.

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