The UK’s Labour Party has suspended 11 councillors in Greater Manchester as part of an investigation into a WhatsApp group where offensive messages were shared. 

These investigations have already resulted in the suspension of two other Labour MPs in the region - with Minister Andrew Gwynne losing his health portfolio.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are still ongoing - and it's not a good look for the Government.

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The UK’s Labour Party has suspended 11 councillors in Greater Manchester as part of an investigation into a WhatsApp group where offensive messages were shared.&nbsp;
These investigations have already resulted in the suspension of two other Labour MPs in the region - with Minister Andrew Gwynne losing his health portfolio.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says investigations are still ongoing - and it's not a good look for the Government.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the ongoing investigation into political WhatsApp group

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