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Labour MP Bayo Alaba Whip Suspended Over Loan Avoidance

8/17/2026

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Labour MP Bayo Alaba had the whip suspended after referring himself for investigation over alleged avoidance of a Covid-era bounceback loan repayment.
The Times reported Alaba tried to wind up a business before settling one of two bounceback loans.
He is now repaying both £2,000-£50,000 loans.
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Mike Wood said Alaba must explain whether he tried to avoid paying his debts.

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Labour MP Bayo Alaba had the whip suspended after referring himself for investigation over alleged avoidance of a Covid-era bounceback loan repayment.
The Times reported Alaba tried to wind up a business before settling one of two bounceback loans.
He is now repaying both £2,000-£50,000 loans.
Shadow Cabinet Office minister Mike Wood said Alaba must explain whether he tried to avoid paying his debts.