Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle Suspended Amid ‘Serious’ Allegations as Election Looms

Labour Party Suspends MP Following Significant Allegation

Lloyd Russell-Moyle, who intended to seek re-election in Brighton Kemptown, faces a delay in clearing his name as the investigation into what he describes as an "unfounded" accusation will not conclude promptly.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 7:

Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has been temporarily removed from his party following a "serious complaint" lodged against him.

The Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown intended to contest his constituency once more in the next general election.

However, Mr. Russell-Moyle expressed concerns that there wasn't "sufficient time for me to defend myself because these procedures in the party are too protracted."

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The specifics of the grievance have not been disclosed, but according to Sky News, the complaint was filed last week and is currently under investigation.

In a statement on social media, Mr. Russell-Moyle expressed his belief that the complaint regarding his conduct from eight years prior was "groundless and driven by political motives."

He asserted that the accusation was "completely unfounded and, in my opinion, intended to interfere with the election."

He stated: "I plan to collaborate with the investigative process to exonerate myself, and I will use this chance to engage in public service in new roles, hopefully under a Labour government."

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Since 2017, Mr. Russell-Moyle has represented Brighton in Parliament, holding positions such as shadow foreign minister during Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership and shadow environment minister in Sir Keir Starmer’s initial cabinet.

Prior to the dissolution of parliament for the election period, he was a member of both the Commons' Net Zero and the Public Administration committees.

His disclosure of being HIV positive during a 2018 speech won him widespread acclaim among his parliamentary colleagues.

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In a notable incident, he grabbed the ceremonial mace in the House of Commons as a demonstration against the government's management of the Brexit voting process.

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A representative for Labour stated: "The Labour Party rigorously addresses each complaint, ensuring thorough investigations are conducted according to our established rules and procedures, and takes necessary disciplinary measures where warranted."

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