Labour minister is SACKED after vile jibe saying he hopes pensioners who don't vote for the party 'die before the next election' - as we expose his racist and sexist messages
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UK: Health Minister Sacked Over WhatsApp Messages
Above: Andrew Gwynne arrives at Church House in London on June 9, 2022. Image copyright: Victoria Jones/Contributor/PA Images via Getty Images
The Facts
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sacked Health Minister Andrew Gwynne and suspended him from the Labour Party after The Mail on Sunday published WhatsApp messages he had sent in a group chat called "Trigger Me Timbers."
The messages — exchanged between 2019 and early 2022 — included comments hoping for the death of a 72-year-old constituent who hadn't voted Labour, remarks about Labour MP Diane Abbott, as well as content suggesting someone was "too Jewish" and questioning if they were in Mossad.
Gwynne's responsibilities as Health Minister included overseeing pandemic preparedness, infectious diseases, and health improvement initiatives. He has represented variations of the Gorton and Denton constituency since 2005.
The Spin
Left narrative
The swift dismissal of Andrew Gwynne highlights a commitment to maintaining high standards within Labour's ranks. In an era of fragile public trust in politicians, such decisive moves are essential to upholding accountability. By launching a thorough investigation into the incident, the British government can reassure the public that any further misconduct will be addressed as expected.
Right narrative
The leaked messages reveal a party that publicly champions progressive values but privately indulges in toxic behavior. Labour MPs' language and tone in these messages starkly contradict the moral high ground they often claim to occupy. Starmer's government, like its predecessors, seems plagued by a disconnect between its public persona and the reality of its members' conduct.
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