Lee Anderson: Labour calls for action over Tory MP Islamist claims

Labour has called for action to be taken against Conservative MP Lee Anderson following his claims that a number of his party colleagues have links to Islamist groups.

Anderson made the allegations during a speech in Parliament, accusing unnamed MPs of having connections to extremist organizations. The MP for Ashfield provided no evidence to support his claims, which have been widely criticized by members of both parties.

Labour has demanded that Anderson retract his statements and issue a public apology for spreading unsubstantiated allegations. The party has also called for an investigation into the matter to determine the veracity of Anderson’s claims.

Anderson has defended his remarks, stating that he has evidence to back up his claims but has so far refused to provide any further information. The Conservative party has distanced itself from Anderson’s comments, stating that they do not reflect the views of the party as a whole.

The controversy surrounding Anderson’s claims has sparked a heated debate within Parliament, with many calling for greater accountability and transparency from MPs. Labour has vowed to continue pressing for action to be taken against Anderson in order to uphold the integrity of the political system.