Labour suspend Dan Norris MP after ‘being informed of his arrest’

The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.

Labour MP Dan Norris has been suspended by the party (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Archive)

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Labour has suspended MP Dan Norris after “being informed of his arrest”, a party spokesperson said.

The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.

A party spokesperson said on Saturday: “Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest.

“We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.”

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Labour suspend Dan Norris MP after ‘being informed of his arrest’

The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.

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