Labour silence could lead to re-election of disgraced Keith Vaz, mayor says

Peter Soulsby says party should be reminding Leicester East voters about sex and drug allegations against former MP

Keith Vaz could be re-elected as an MP because Labour is failing to highlight that he was disgraced in office amid drug and sex allegations, the Labour mayor of Leicester has said.

Peter Soulsby said he was disappointed and frustrated" by his party's complacency, which could allow the former Europe minister to win back his former seat of Leicester East.