Disgraced ex-Leader Tony Newman allowed back into Croydon Labour

Tuesday, 22 April, 2025

Local News

Tony Newman - under whose leadership Croydon Council went bankrupt - is allowed back into Croydon Labour after his suspension was reportedly lifted earlier this month.

What's more, it has been revealed that their Mayoral candidate is a Newman campaigner and supporter.

Croydon Labour haven’t changed.

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