Party launches investigation into claims, which Guardian understands were brought to then-chief whip’s attention two years ago, following fresh evidenceLabour MP Kelvin Hopkins has been suspended from the party after allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him. In a statement, the party said: “On the basis of allegations received by the Labour party today, Kelvin Hopkins has been suspended from party membership, and therefore the Labour whip, while an investigation takes place. “The Labour party takes all such complaints extremely seriously and has robust procedures in place to deal with them.”Hopkins, 76, has been the MP for Luton North since 1997. Young Labour activists must be able to trust the senior members of our party not to use their position to use them as playthings.”Hopkins is the second Labour MP to be suspended recently. Labour insiders say they fear Hopkins will not be the last MP forced to step aside as a result of harassment claims.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2017 21:16 UTC