MP Andrew Gwynne under investigation by Parliament watchdog after offensive WhatsApp messages The Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has launched a probe into sacked minister’s conduct Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025
Minister sacked over WhatsApp messages investigated by MPs’ watchdog Andrew Gwynne was suspended from the Labour Party after the emergence of ‘racist’ and ‘sexist’ messages in a WhatsApp group The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025
Priest insulted by Andrew Gwynne in WhatsApp group calls for him to resign Vicar calls MP’s position untenable after newly revealed messages show him suggesting she be ‘burned on a bonfire’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025
Angela Rayner reportedly told about offensive WhatsApp joke in 2022 Deputy prime minister reportedly told separately by two councillors about lewd messages about her on group The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Minister sacked over WhatsApp group called voter a ‘hag’ and mocked her house in sweary rant Andrew Gwynne joked about killing a fellow MP with a pickaxe and said a prominent community member should be bullied The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2025
GB News Hosts Stunned as Labour Guest Boldly Defends Controversial 'Llama' Remark In a tense and revealing moment on GB News, stars Tom Harwood and Emily Carver were left exasperated by Labor Councilor Dominic Moffitt's defense. The Fashion Central · Feb 12, 2025
11 Labour Councillors Suspended Over Vile WhatsApp Messages Mocking Pensioners, Jews and Gay MPs Labour has suspended 11 councillors over a vile WhatsApp group where members exchanged racist, sexist, and homophobic messages, sparking outrage and calls for accountability. International Business Times UK · Feb 11, 2025
Eleven Labour councillors suspended over WhatsApp group More Labour members suspended as part of investigation into ‘trigger me timbers’ WhatsApp group The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
11 Labour councillors suspended in ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp probe The 11 councillors, who were administratively suspended on Tuesday, are understood to come from Tameside and Stockport councils. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
Labour suspend 11 councillors over WhatsApp group scandal ELEVEN Labour councillors have been suspended from the party as part of its investigation into a WhatsApp group containing offensive messages that… The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025
Labour suspends 11 members who joined offensive WhatsApp group Leadership takes further action over ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ group after suspension of two of its MPs The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025
What we know about 'offensive' Labour WhatsApp group that has seen two MPs suspended Labour officials are said to concerned that more messages from the ‘Trigger me Timbers’ group will be leaked Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
The Westminster WhatsApp addiction has claimed its latest victim. Why can’t they just stop? The encrypted messaging service is popular for work and play. But as Andrew Gwynne and many others have discovered: beware the leaks, says Katy Balls political editor of the Spectator The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025
Who is Ashley Dalton? Starmer appoints new health minister as WhatsApp row rocks Labour Ashley Dalton was elected MP after winning the October 2023 West Lancashire by-election, triggered by the resignation of Labour’s Rosie Cooper The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 Diane Abbott calls on all members of 'racist and sexist' Labour WhatsApp group to quit Diane Abbott urges all involved in offensive Labour WhatsApp group to step down as two MPs lose the whip
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 Labour WhatsApp storm deepens as 11 councillors suspended from Party over group containing offensive messages The latest development comes as it has been claimed Labour officials were repeatedly warned about the group
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 ‘Vile’ Labour WhatsApp group exposes toxic divisions in Andrew Gwynne’s power base Insiders say online forum soon turned nasty and Tameside party members were notorious for ‘slagging off’ each other
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 No 10 distances PM from minister’s past support for gender neutral toilets Ashley Dalton was appointed a health and social care minister after Andrew Gwynne’s exit because of derogatory messages in a WhatsApp group.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Police say ‘non-crime hate incident’ recorded over WhatsApp chat where MPs joked 'about pensioner dying' Greater Manchester Police said it had received complaints over online chat which led to health minister Andrew Gwynne being sacked
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025 Labour was told about ‘vile’ WhatsApp group more than a year ago, says councillor Gerald Cooney, former leader of Tameside council, says he warned regional officials about Trigger Me Timbers group
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 What was said in the Labour WhatsApp group? Diane Abbott calls for MPs to quit Diane Abbott has called for everyone involved in the racist WhatsApp group to “step down from whatever position they have in Labour”
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 Non-crime hate incident recorded after offensive WhatsApp group comments Former health minister Andrew Gwynne was sacked over the weekend and Burnley MP Oliver Ryan is under investigation.
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025 PM will not hesitate to take action if ministers do not uphold standards – No 10 Andrew Gwynne left the Government and was suspended from the Labour Party at the weekend over comments made on a WhatsApp group.
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 How to stay out of trouble on WhatsApp at work Two Labour MPs now suspended from party over alleged inappropriate messages on app
The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2025 Labour grandee Douglas Alexander given two ministerial roles in UK Government A FORMER Scottish secretary has been given a second ministerial role in the Labour Government ...