Labour candidate Bayo Alaba faced criticism from Conservative members for being in France instead of his Southend constituency. Alaba was in Normandy, participating in a parachute jump to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and Trust Links charities. The criticism from the Tories, including a tasteless tweet, led to an increase in donations, almost £2,000, for the charities. Alaba, a former Para Regiment soldier, took time away from his campaign to honor the historic event.
Labour MP candidate, former Para Reg soldier @BayoAlaba taking days away from the campaign trail to jump onto DZ ‘k’ as part of D Day 80 commemorations. Gets criticised by the Conservatives for being “in France” instead of in his constituency. https://t.co/VW0VRoMZAV
Fury as Tories criticise Labour candidate for taking part in D-Day event https://t.co/F8y0QObI5y
Tories smearing @BayoAlaba Labour’s candidate for Southend for visiting France? We see you. He was parachuting into Normandy as part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, to raise money for the Royal British Legion and Trust Links charities. We’re proud of him. 🌹 Shame on you. 🪣 https://t.co/DuUBg1FCY4
Yesterday a local Tory made a tasteless tweet about @BayoAlaba being in France. Bayo is in Normandy doing a parachute jump for charity and to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Unintentionally, their actions has led to an almost £2k donations increase! https://t.co/pfewp0h5AI
Yes. The Labour candidate - @BayoAlaba - was in France today, parachuting into Normandy as part of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, to raise money for the Royal British Legion & Trust Links charities. Country before party. I’m proud of him and you should be ashamed by your tweet. https://t.co/UBmzvVosca