Sleaford Mods frontman suspended from Labour Party for “online abuse”
It comes as Jeremy Corbyn supporters makes claims of a “rigged purge” ahead of this month’s party leadership election.
Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson has hit back at the UK Labour Party on Twitter after his membership was suspended for “online abuse”.
The Nottingham punk duo have been vocal in their support for Jeremy Corbyn, who is currently fighting to remain Labour leader in the face of a challenge from Owen Smith.
However, Williams is the latest in a string of Labour Party supporters and members who have been banned from voting in the leadership contest because they do not “share the aims and values of the Labour Party.”
Suspended from @UKLabour funny that. Happily take my Fuckin money for a fuckin year. Fuck politics. Fuck you labour
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) September 13, 2016
Shame on you @UKLabour absolute scum. Shame on you
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) September 13, 2016
Williamson called the Labour Party “absolute scum” for its decision, which he also described as “weak”.
@Reverend_Makers @UKLabour online abuse. Weak. Really weak.
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) September 13, 2016
Allies of Corbyn have claimed that there has been a “rigged purge” of his supporters, leading to some being “unfairly” barred from voting in the leadership election, which is taking place until September 21.
@nickbrickett lost interest totally. Weak attempts at culling the vote. Disgusting.
— Sleaford Mods (@sleafordmods) September 13, 2016
Sleaford Mods last week announced a new five-track EP called ‘TCR’, set for release on October 14.
