Faiza Shaheen speaks out after Labour blocks candidacy

Faiza Shaheen has spoken out after Labour did not endorse her for the Chingford and Woodford Green seat in northeast London.

Reports suggested the economist would be suspended by the party after she allegedly liked a series of posts on X that downplayed antisemitism accusations.

Ms Shaheen says she was informed of the decision shortly before appearing on Newsnight on Wednesday, 29 May.

“They briefed the press before they even had the decency to call me… I’m so shocked right now,” she added.

A Labour spokesperson told The Independent: “The NEC has not endorsed Faiza Shaheen as candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green. She will not be the Labour candidate.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/labour-faiza-shaheen-keir-starmer-b2553712.html