Accused of Bullying Debbie Abrahams Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Has Been Sacked From Labour's Frontbench

Tuesday 08 May, 2018 Written by  BBC
Accused of Bullying Debbie Abrahams Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Has Been Sacked From Labour's Frontbench

According to the BBC: 

Debbie Abrahams the shadow work and pensions secretary was suspended earlier this year pending the outcome of an internal inquiry.

Labour said following a "thorough investigation", Ms Abrahams had been referred to the disputes panel of the ruling National Executive Committee.

But the MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth said the probe was "neither thorough, fair, nor independent".

When the allegations surfaced in March, the 57-year old said they were "spurious" and she had not ruled out legal action against the party.

In a statement on Tuesday, she said she "strongly refutes" the bullying claims and would continue to play an active role from the backbenches.

On Tuesday, a Labour spokesman said Ms Abrahams had been "relieved of her post as shadow work and pensions secretary".

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Image: Debbie Abrahams the former shadow work and pensions secretary.

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