Labour MP ‘deeply regrets’ comments made on WhatsApp group – after health minister sacked for remarks on same chat
Sunday 9 February 2025 22:59, UK
A Labour MP has said he “deeply regrets” comments made on a WhatsApp group – a
day after health minister Andrew Gwynne was sacked for leaked racist and sexist
remarks posted on the same chat.
In a statement on X, Burnley MP Oliver Ryan said: “Between 2019 and early 2022,
I was a member of a WhatsApp group created by my MP and former employer, Andrew
Gwynne.
“Some of the comments made in that group were completely unacceptable, and I
fully condemn them.
“I regret not speaking out at the time, and I recognise that failing to do so
was wrong. I did not see every message, but I accept responsibility for not
being more proactive in challenging what was said.
“I also made some comments myself which I deeply regret and would not make today
and for that I wholeheartedly apologise.
“I will cooperate fully with the Labour Party’s investigation.”
This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published
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