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Mike Gapes

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Gender Male
Age 71
Date of birth September 4,1952
Zodiac sign Virgo
Born Wanstead
London
United Kingdom
Office Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Spouse Frances Smith
BooksReal Defence: Britain Without the Bomb
ChildrenRebecca Gapes
Job Politician
Education Fitzwilliam College
Buckhurst Hill County High School
Middlesex University
Party Change UK – The Independent Group
Previous positionMember of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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Michael John Gapes is a British politician who served as Member of Parliament for Ilford South from 1992 to 2019. Born in Wanstead Hospital, Gapes attended Buckhurst Hill County High School.

General election 2019: Anna Soubry disbands Independent Group for Change

General election 2019: Anna Soubry disbands Independent Group for Change
Feb 16,2020 9:21 am

... Former Labour MPs Chris Leslie and Mike Gapes, who stood as Independent Group for Change candidates, also lost their seats...

Redbridge population development suspended over 'serious allegation'

Redbridge population development suspended over 'serious allegation'
Feb 16,2020 6:53 am

... Current MP Mike Gapes about dealing with anti-Semitism...

Labour: No business as usual as Watson row inflames tensions

Labour: No business as usual as Watson row inflames tensions
Feb 16,2020 6:29 am

... Ian Austin s appearance outside the conference venue sparked loud arguments At the Labour First rally, there were warm tributes to several former MPs - including Luciana Berger and Mike Gapes, who jumped ship earlier in the year - even though some have since gone on to join the Liberal Democrats...

Change UK applies to change name after legal dispute

Change UK applies to change name after legal dispute
Feb 16,2020 3:38 am

... Along with Ms Soubry - a former Tory minister - the remaining Change UK MPs are Chris Leslie, Joan Ryan, Mike Gapes and Ann Coffey...

The Independent Group: Who are they and what do they stand for?

The Independent Group: Who are they and what do they stand for?
Feb 16,2020 3:12 am

... From Labour, Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Mike Gapes, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Ann Coffey, Gavin Shuker, and Joan Ryan have all left...

What does it feel like to quit a party?

What does it feel like to quit a party?
Feb 16,2020 3:12 am

... Mike Gapes: Labour to my core Mike Gapes - Labour MP for Ilford South since 1992 and a party member since 1968 - was, perhaps understandably, the most visibly moved by the occasion...

Eighth MP quits Labour for Independent Group

Eighth MP quits Labour for Independent Group
Feb 16,2020 3:09 am

... Ms Ryan, who served as a minister under Tony Blair, follows Chuka Umunna, Mike Gapes, Luciana Berger, Ann Coffey, Angela Smith, Gavin Shuker and Chris Leslie in quitting the party...

Labour resignations: John McDonnell promises 'listening exercise'

Labour resignations: John McDonnell promises 'listening exercise'
Feb 16,2020 3:08 am

... The seven Labour defectors - Chuka Umunna, Luciana Berger, Chris Leslie, Angela Smith, Mike Gapes, Gavin Shuker and Ann Coffey - quit the party in protest at what they said was a culture of bullying and bigotry in the party and frustration over the leadership s reluctance to back another EU referendum...

Redbridge population development suspended over 'serious allegation'

Feb 16,2020 3:07 am

Jas Athwal says he has evidence that the "allegations are untrue"

, The leader of Redbridge has been exposed to The Council from the Labour Party over "very serious allegations".

Jas Athwal is to be executed, Labour's parliamentary candidate in Ilford South, and a decision was expected on Saturday. Applications have since reopened.

The Move provoked allow allegations of a "stitch-up" to Jeremy Corbyn supporter of The Candidate .

Mr Athwal said he had provided proof that the "allegations are untrue".

He: "This is not a fair process. It is contrary to Natural Justice . All, I'm looking for is a fair trial and a fair trial. "

A Labour spokesman said: "The Labour Party takes all complaints very seriously, and are investigated and all appropriate disciplinary measures taken, in accordance with The Party rules and procedures.

"We can't comment on individual cases. "

A local Labour Party told the BBC: "I wish this was a case of the Labour to do, party their due process and taking care of a member, but it is not. It is a naked attempt at a political stitch-up. "

No allegations referred to Redbridge Council has been, and Jas Athwal to say leader

Wes Streeting , the Labour MP for neighbouring Ilford North, that the "suspension of The Local leaders is only 15 hours before the vote, politically motivated and partisan, to sew up The Selection ".

campaign group Sikhs for labour The Move in question, whether work is "still a place for the Sikhs".

to tell The Belarusian parliamentary Labour Party group, consisting of senior ethnic minority members released a statement that it was "very concerned" about the cancellation.

A Labour Party source said: "This decision was made by a Jury, according to a report from an independent investigator of a specialized organization.

"The case has not been anonymized, so that the panel know who added the individual," said The Source .

"The timing has nothing to do with The Selection . "

'Right thing to do

Mr Athwal'the case was referred to The National constitutional Committee, and he was suspended pending process.

He is against Sam Tarry, an ally of the Labour leader, Mr Corbyn, for the chance to Labour in Ilford South at the next General election.

Current MP Mike Gapes about dealing with anti-Semitism.

Mr Tarry, a Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) official, "I'm burned out, that The Selection has been exposed in Ilford, South, today, but it is absolutely The Right thing to do.

"I'm proud to have run a positive, people-powered campaign, with hundreds of local supporters. I Am looking forward to winning the voice, if It Comes back. "

Redbridge Council said: "No allegations against councillor Athwal were referred to The Council . Councillor Athwal, the leader remains. "



wes streeting, redbridge london borough council, labour party

Source of news: bbc.com

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