The Conservative MP faces criticism from the community for the 'unacceptable' flyer questioning proposed locations for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in his Monmouthshire constituency.
"We take any allegation of discrimination extremely seriously and we're committed to ensuring our communities are safe places and welcoming for all."
But a source close to Home Secretary Suella Braverman said the investigation"appears to be a waste of time", adding:"The police should be laser-focused on further cutting crime and not investigating legitimate public concern."The public want to see police out on their streets preventing crime and catching criminals, not inspecting MPs' leaflets.
Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he hadn't seen the leaflet, but warned about the importance of language when dealing with such sensitive issues. He told Sky News:"There's a way to ask legitimate questions of your electorate and engage with them in a way which is seeking their views, and there's a time when sometimes people use language, I think, to not really engage constituents, but to try and, you know, cause alarm, cause fear and frankly use it for their own political ends.
"These are difficult issues at times. Are they doing it sensitively? Are they doing in good faith? If they're not, they should be criticised. If they're are, I'll give them some leeway."
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