Oliver Ryan

A Labour MP who posted offensive messages in a WhatsApp group has been suspended by the party.

Oliver Ryan’s punishment came just 48 hours after health minister Andrew Gwynne was sacked for comments he made on the same group.

Ryan was investigated 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.

Ryan learned his fate after meeting government chief whip Alan Campbell on Monday afternoon.

A Labour spokesperson said: “As part of our WhatsApp group investigation, Oliver Ryan has been administratively suspended........

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