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Labour MP resigns whip after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Politics•March 5, 2026 at 11:13 PMNational

Labour MP resigns whip after husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China

By Rowena Mason•The Guardian - UK News

Joani Reid steps back while internal inquiry takes place following freeing of husband David Taylor on bail until MayThe MP whose husband was arrested this week on suspicion of spying for China has resigned the Labour whip while an internal investigation is carried out.Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, said on Thursday night she would temporarily stand down from the parliamentary party while the inquiry takes place. Continue reading...

Joani Reid steps back while internal inquiry takes place following freeing of husband David Taylor on bail until May

The MP whose husband was arrested this week on suspicion of spying for China has resigned the Labour whip while an internal investigation is carried out.

Joani Reid, the MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven, said on Thursday night she would temporarily stand down from the parliamentary party while the inquiry takes place.

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