The investigation into Andrew Gwynne follows offensive remarks he made in a WhatsApp group, leading to his dismissal as a minister and suspension from the Labour party. Gwynne's comments included hoping a pensioner would die before elections and suggesting a priest should be burned. The parliamentary commissioner for standards initiated a probe into actions damaging the House's reputation. Another MP, Oliver Ryan, was similarly suspended. Labour party officials indicated they would act decisively against any misconduct, revealing prior warnings about the problematic WhatsApp group.
I deeply regret my badly misjudged comments and apologise for any offence I've caused.
The vicar described the chat as reminiscent of playground bullying and name-calling.
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