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Labour Party issues statement on media coverage of Ivor Caplin case by March 2025?
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Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin Arrested for Inappropriate Online Behavior, Suspended in June 2024 After 30-Year Political Career
Jan 12, 2025, 09:33 AM
Ivor Caplin, a former Labour MP, has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate online behavior, including attempts to engage with an underage boy. Caplin's social media accounts have revealed a series of disturbing posts, including explicit content. He was previously suspended by the Labour Party in June 2024 due to serious allegations but remained active until his arrest. Critics have pointed out a perceived lack of media coverage compared to similar incidents involving members of other political parties. Caplin's online activity reportedly included running a site with explicit material, raising questions about his conduct during his nearly 30-year political career.
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