Debbie Abrahams stands aside as shadow work and pensions minister

James Phillips
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The shadow work and pensions secretary has been forced to stand down amid an investigation over an "employment issue", Labour has announced.

Debbie Abrahams, who has held the role since June 2016, was replaced by her deputy Margaret Greenwood on 11 March while a "no-prejudice investigation" is held. The investigation, being held by t...

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