Minister says Labour MPs and other members of WhatsApp group could be suspended after Andrew Gwynne scandal
- Labour is under pressure to take action against another MP linked to a WhatsApp group sharing sexist and racist messages, as reported by The Sun.
- Andrew Gwynne was suspended after making antisemitic comments and joking about a constituent's death, which led to his dismissal as a health minister.
- Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook stated that comments made in the group chat are completely unacceptable and emphasized the ongoing investigation.
- Oliver Ryan, another MP involved, has apologized for failing to challenge the offensive jokes and described them as completely unacceptable.
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