GEIS-新闻详情

Labour civil war erupts as Keir Starmer finds new rival in one of his own candidates

2024-06-27 00:00:00.0 每日快报-政治原网页

A Labour civil war has erupted over the popularity of one of its candidates (Image: Getty)

by Taboola by Taboola

Sponsored

JourneyRanger

JourneyRangerThis huge mistake went unnoticed for decades

Undo

by Taboola by Taboola

The move has left Labour officials in Clacton outraged as Owusu-Nepaul was starting to make waves and gain traction in a seat where Labour won just 15 percent of the vote in the 2019 general election.

READ MORE BBC asks interviewee strange election question before appearing on radio show [LATEST]

Get the latest General Election news to your phone Join us on WhatsApp Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

Jovan Owusu-Nepaul had been due to go up against Nigel Farage in Clacton (Image: Getty)

Speaking to the Guardian about the debacle, a Labour source said that at one point Owusu-Nepaul “was getting more retweets than Keir Starmer”. They added: “The officials were furious with him and said he was distracting Starmer’s campaign.”

Furthermore, in a letter seen by the publication, Labour’s general secretary David Evans said Owusu-Nepaul “was told to never come back to Clacton and…was instructed to move to the West Midlands region”.

Reacting to the news, local Labour party members in Clacton described their displeasure at the move. One member, Chris Bee, described the move as “absolutely disgusting”.

Mr Bee claimed that Owusu-Nepaul was not being allowed back into the constituency to fight what he described as one of the area’s most important general elections.

A spokesperson for the Labour Party told the publication: “We are working hard to deliver as many Labour MPs as possible in the general election and our campaigners are bringing our message of change to people across the country.”

DON'T MISS

GMB viewers issue same complaint about Kate Garraway after 'car crash' debate [REPORT]

General election latest: Final week of election begins as leaders clash [INSIGHT]

Sneaky tax hikes Labour doesn’t want us to know about until AFTER polling day [ANALYSIS]

Trending

SUBSCRIBE Invalid email

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

Before Owusu-Nepaul’s movement from Clacton to the West Midlands, the young candidate had been gaining popularity both in the constituency and around the country. He was dubbed the country’s best-dressed candidate by fans on social media.

Earlier this month, before Labour’s change in strategy, Owusu-Nepaul said: “I would like to offer my heartfelt gratitude for the warm welcome Clacton CLP, and members of the community have already extended to me.

DON'T MISS

Michael Gove issues countryside warning over Keir Starmer's 'bulldozing' UK plans

67 Comments

Boris Johnson urged to hit campaign trail in Clacton to help beat Nigel Farage

832 Comments

Kemi Badenoch's 8-word warning as she uncovers Tories' inner-fight as election week begins

809 Comments

Conservatives warn of 'national ULEZ' road pricing nightmare if Labour wins

57 Comments

What happens on election night and when the crucial results are announced

30 Comments

General Election latest: Nigel Farage makes huge 5-year prediction for Labour and Tories

930 Comments

Boris Johnson heaps praise on Rishi Sunak as he calls on Brits to dodge Starmergeddon

97 Comments

Keir Starmer vows to resign as Labour leader if he loses general election to Rishi Sunak

868 Comments

Lee Anderson's simple six-word response to key 'tactical voting' Reform UK question

103 Comments

Nigel Farage plans massive rally in Midlands to kick off final week of election campaign

169 Comments

Bombshell poll warns Tories will plummet to third as Reform wins huge seat haul

1237 Comments

Reform UK surges ahead of Tories in new poll in spite of Ukraine row

1936 Comments

General Election latest: Major new poll confirms Reform lead in fresh Nigel Farage boost

2566 Comments

General election latest: Labour government would hurt you, Cleverly tells undecided voters

1559 Comments

Keir Starmer dodges major question about who will get key cabinet role if he becomes PM

76 Comments

Desperate Lib Dems bombard voters in 'blue wall' seats with online election adverts

70 Comments

Reform UK eyes up another famous seaside town as Nigel Farage tipped to win Clacton