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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rajeev Syal

Labour silence could lead to re-election of disgraced Keith Vaz, mayor says

Shilpa Shetty and Keith Vaz pose for a photo in a hall filled with people holding up signs saying 'Keith Vaz'.
Former Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty with Keith Vaz at an election campaign event in Leicester East. Photograph: X

Keith Vaz could be re-elected as an MP because Labour is failing to highlight that he was disgraced in office amid drug and sex allegations, the Labour mayor of Leicester has said.

Peter Soulsby said he was “disappointed and frustrated” by his party’s complacency, which could allow the former Europe minister to win back his former seat of Leicester East.

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