Naz Shah is forced to step down as John McDonnell’s PPS following Guido’s revelations this morning:

“I deeply regret the hurt I have caused by comments made on social media before I was elected as an MP. I made these posts at the height of the Gaza conflict in 2014, when emotions were running high around the Middle East conflict. But that is no excuse for the offence I have given, for which I unreservedly apologise. In recognition of that offence I have stepped down from my role as PPS to the Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell. I will be seeking to expand my existing engagement and dialogue with Jewish community organisations, and will be stepping up my efforts to combat all forms of racism, including anti-semitism.”

Here is how Guido broke the story…

• Labour MP: Israelis Should Face “Transportation” Out of Middle East
• Naz Shah Apologises “For Offence Caused”
• Naz Shah: “The Jews Are Rallying”
• Labour MP Compares Naz Shah to Eichmann
• Tory MPs Demand Labour Sacks Naz Shah