The Mayor of Hackney has slapped down comments about the Board of Deputies made by his partner – a local Labour official - after the party announced an investigation into the remarks.
Hackney South LGBT officer Craig Parr, who is in a relationship with Labour Mayor Philip Glanville, sparked anger after responding to the news on Monday about Labour General Secretary Jennie Formby’s resignation by writing: “Who will the Board of Deputies chose [sic] to replace her?”
On Wednesday, Mr Glanville told local newspaper the Hackney Citizen that the remarks were “completely unacceptable” – although a day earlier his office had told the JC he would not comment on the issue.
But a spokesperson for Hackney South Labour Party had subsequently confirmed: “In line with disciplinary rules, the national party is now investigating and will take appropriate action.’’
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