Darren Rodwell will not be on party’s 650-strong list of candidates after series of allegations about his behaviour
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Darren Rodwell, the controversial leader of Barking and Dagenham council, will not be confirmed by Labour on Tuesday as the party’s local parliamentary candidate after a series of allegations about his behaviour.
Labour sources told the Guardian Rodwell’s name was not on a list of 650 candidates to be approved by the party’s ruling council during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, with party bosses still to decide who will stand in the east London seat.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Darren Rodwell will not be on party’s 650-strong list of candidates after series of allegations about his behaviourUK general election live – latest updatesDarren Rodwell, the controversial leader of Barking and Dagenham council, will not be confirmed by Labour on Tuesday as the party’s local parliamentary candidate after a series of allegations about his behaviour.Labour sources told the Guardian Rodwell’s name was not on a list of 650 candidates to be approved by the party’s ruling council during a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, with party bosses still to decide who will stand in the east London seat. Continue reading…