Oliver Ryan

Another Labour MP has apologised for being part of a WhatsApp group which led to the sacking of health minister Andrew Gwynne.

Oliver Ryan is facing a government probe after he appeared to mock a fellow Labour MP over his sexuality.

The Burnley MP, who is gay, also used an offensive nickname to refer to local Labour leader Colin Bailey, who has reported the matter to the police.

He has been warned that “no action is off the table” as a result of the investigation into his conduct.

Gwynne was sacked on Saturday night over a string of offensive messages he posted on the group, including one where he said he hoped an elderly voter dies.

He has also been suspended by the party after the........

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