Shame on MP who won’t quit

In an episode that brings shame on the whole Labour Party, Leicester East MP Claudia Webbe (right) has been found guilty of harassing and threatening a woman, and will be sentenced next month.

Of course, Miss Webbe alone is responsible for her actions, but both Jeremy Corbyn and Diane abbott provided character

references for her; this elected MP whom the Chief Magistrate described as ‘vague, incoherent and at times illogical... and, ultimately, I find her to be untruthful.’

Webbe, 56, threatened to ‘throw acid at’ her partner’s former girlfriend, and also to send naked pictures of her to her family.

Whatever punishment the court decides, surely the very nature of her crimes means she should no longer serve as an MP?

Yet the deluded Webbe says she is going to appeal, and at time of writing has yet to resign. Surely there is no place in Parliament for her?

The Momentum-backed Corbynite should have the decency to stand down, but don’t hold your breath. You have to wonder how a woman like Claudia Webbe could get elected in the first place.

Perhaps this proves the perils of positive vetting — and of stuffing a political party with acolytes instead of talents.

Certainly, Leicester East must be wondering where it all went so wrong. Their previous MP was the scandal-plagued Keith Vaz, last seen offering to buy drugs for male prostitutes. The voters of this constituency deserve better. Much better.