Bradford MP criticised for Gaza Twitter comments
Bradford MP David Ward has been criticised for tweets made about Gaza and Israel. The Liberal Democrats say they expect him to be disciplined.
Party 'utterly condemn' MP's tweets
The Liberal Democrats have moved to distance themselves from comments made by one of their MPs regarding Israel and Gaza.
Bradford MP David Ward provoked outrage on Twitter after comments last night which he has since apologised for.
A party spokesperson said they "utterly condemn" his remarks:
The party has also distanced itself from comments by former Liberal Democrat MEP Ed McMillan-Scott in support of Mr Ward which criticised the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Chronicle:
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