MANCHESTER – A local politician in United Kingdom who allegedly breachedCovid-19 restrictions by flying to Pakistan and attending a wedding hasbeen suspended by the Labour Party.
Photos were shared on Facebook allegedly showing Manchester City CouncillorAftab Razaq at the wedding in the city of Kharian.
Under the current Covid-19 rules in the UK, travelling abroad for holidaysand other leisure purposes is illegal.
Photos show Razaq completely ignoring social distancing and not wearing amask even though it is mandatory for attendees to wear a mask and followSOPs in Pakistan.
Following the circulation of the photos, Razaq was suspended from the party.
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Councillor Pat Karney, secretary of Manchester Labour, explained that hewould “thoroughly investigate the matter”.
He said the Labour group had seen the photographs but “despite their bestefforts”, they have not been able to contact the Whalley Range councillor.
Razaq had received a coronavirus vaccine in January 2021.
