Darren Rodwell withdraws as Labour candidate in general election

Leader of Barking and Dagenham council says he does not want allegations about his behaviour to be a distraction'

Darren Rodwell, the controversial leader of Barking and Dagenham council, has withdrawn as a Labour candidate, saying he did not want allegations about his behaviour to be a distraction".

Rodwell's candidacy was in doubt after it was not confirmed by Labour on Tuesday along with other names of people running to be MPs.