In a brief statement, Labour said Abrahams had stood aside from her frontbench role while she was investigated. but the Oldham East and Saddleworth MP denied she had done so.
Abrahams, who has been in the role since June 2016, said she strongly rejected the claims and did not rule out taking legal action of her own.
She said she had experienced “aggressive, intimidating and wholly unprofessional” behaviour from unnamed people in Jeremy Corbyn’s office and had made her own complaint to Labour and to parliamentary authorities.
A Labour spokesman said: “Debbie Abrahams has stood aside from her frontbench role while the Labour party investigates an employment issue. Margaret Greenwood will act as shadow secretary of state for work and pensions during this period.”
It is understood the move followed a number of complaints, including some connected to allegations of bullying. A “no-prejudice investigation” is being handled by the party rather than the whips’ office.
Abrahams has not resigned. She said in a statement: “I refute the allegations that have been made against me in the strongest possible terms. I will fight this spurious claim and do not rule out taking legal action. I have had no details about the complaint, who it is from, the process or timescales. I have not agreed to stand aside.
Source: theguardian
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