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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Matty Edwards

Labour MP under investigation by party over Covid loans to his businesses

Bayo Alaba in 2024.
Bayo Alaba became an MP in 2024 before which he ran a number of businesses. Photograph: Sean Smith/The Guardian

A Labour MP has been suspended after being questioned about government Covid loans taken out by his businesses.

Bayo Alaba, the MP for Southend East & Rochford, has referred himself to the Labour party for investigation after the Times asked about a loan given to one of his businesses during the pandemic.

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