Labour accuses Tories of smearing candidate Bayo Alaba over D-Day fundraiser participation.

Labour accuses Tories of smearing candidate Bayo Alaba over D-Day fundraiser participation. Alaba, a Labour candidate for Southend East and Rochford, took part in a parachute jump to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, raising money for the Royal British Legion. Tory councillor Daniel Nelson criticised Alaba's involvement, leading to accusations of smearing from Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner.

June 09, 2024
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