Enfield MP suspended by Labour party as complaint investigated

Bambos Charalambous has been suspended by the Labour party after a complaint about his conduct.

It's understood a formal complaint against the Enfield Southgate MP was made to Labour's independent complaints process. The nature of the complaint is not known.

Mr Charalambous said he will "co-operate fully" with the review.

He has been administratively suspended by the party, a move that means he will have the whip removed in Westminster while the investigation is carried out.

Mr Charalambous tweeted: "I am aware that there is an allegation that requires investigation by the Labour Party.

"It is right and proper that process is allowed to take place. I will cooperate fully and play my full part.

"It is not appropriate to say anything further at this time."

Labour is not commenting on the nature or details of the complaint.

Mr Charalambous, a former solicitor, was first elected in his London constituency in 2017.

The 55-year-old held several posts on Sir Keir Starmer's frontbench, including shadow minister for crime and then immigration, before being appointed shadow minister for the Middle East and North Africa in 2021.