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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Labour suspends candidate after he reportedly shared pro-Russia posts

Andy Brown
Andy Brown will appear on the ballot paper on 4 July next to a Labour logo despite his suspension. Photograph: Aberdeenshire Labour Facebook

Labour has suspended one of its candidates after reports that he shared pro-Russian material online.

The shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said she “hadn’t heard of” the candidate Andy Brown until the disciplinary action was taken, but said it was “absolutely right” for Labour to swiftly remove support for him.

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