A Labour MP has been suspended from the party. Newcastle MP Nick Brown has had the whip removed, pending an investigation.
The Guardian has reported that a complaint has been made against Nick Brown, who represents Newcastle-upon-Tyne East. He has previously served as Labour chief whip.
The nature of the complaint is unknown. It is understood Mr Brown has been administratively suspended from membership of the Labour Party while an investigation is carried out. This leads to the automatic precautionary suspension of the whip.
A statement attributed to the MP, carried by The Guardian, said: “There has been a complaint made about me to the Labour Party, which is under investigation. I am therefore under an administrative suspension from the Labour Party until the investigation is concluded.
“I’m not aware of what the complaint is. I am cooperating fully with the investigation.”
The PA news agency has approached Mr Brown for comment.
