There have been reports of bullying, intimidation and homophobia in the branch
The Wallasey Constituency Labour Party has been suspended following reports of bullying, intimidation and homophobia.
Leading members of the CLP have been in conflict with the local MP, Angela Eagle, since her resignation from the Shadow Cabinet and announcement of her leadership candidacy.
The CLP has repeatedly threatened to deselect her and, following the decision to suspend CLP meetings for security reasons, an unofficial meeting voted no confidence in Eagle by a margin of 54-9.
Eagle — who dropped out of the leadership race yesterday — issued a statement welcoming the decision to investigate the local party.
“Bullying, intimidation, misogyny and homophobia have no place in the Labour Party and it is right that the national Labour Party now investigate this behaviour. I hope that the issues can be resolved, and that we can have an active, inclusive and effective local Labour Party that can tackle the real problems faced in our local community.”
The ban will prevent the CLP from holding meetings of any kind, or submitting motions for the Labour Party conference.
Its organisers have strongly objected to the central party’s decision, and denied the allegations levelled against it.The branch’s vice-chair, Paul Davies, told the BBC it was ‘an attempt to shut down all democracy in the party’ and accuses the central party of trying to smear local members.
He has also told multiple journalists that he is willing to take a lie detector test to disprove allegations of bullying.
Eagle’s short period as a leadership candidate was marred by abuse and threats of violence. A window was broken in her constituency office hours after she announced her candidacy, and a man was arrested later in the week for sending her death threats.
Having dropped out of the race, Eagle is now supporting Smith’s bid to become leader.
14 Responses to “Labour suspends Angela Eagle’s constituency party”
John Griffin
‘The Wallasey Constituency Labour Party has been suspended following reports of bullying, intimidation and homophobia.’
I’m not familiar with the structure of the Labour Party. Could someone please enlighten me as to the nature of the body that has suspended the Wallacy CLP? Is it the NEC? or some other group within the Labour Party. Was the suspension on the agenda of some committee? I’m lost?
CR
The central party organisation is now going after the local membership and officers for supporting Corbyn.
Has Erdogan joined Labour? I think we should be told.
Mike Hart
This is ridiculous. There’s no evidence and the branch is being presumed guilty. This runs in the face of all justice. Yes of course have a hearing. Yes of course stop any bullying. But it’s bullying not to follow natural justice. Whoever is behind this should be ashamed of themselves.
Tony
“A window was broken in her constituency office hours after she announced her candidacy,”
No, a window covering the stairs in the same building as her office was broken at some point.
Wild sage
II have been thinking about the over reaction. In the last place I lived in we got a pellet gun shot thro our living room window. I didn’t,t even report it – I do not trust the cops ! The brick did not even have a message attached ! Maybe it was a drunk with random anti elite sentiments ? Some people live very sheltered lives ! Price we all pay is suspension of democracy. Convenient I would say !
Wildsage