Manchester council’s finance chief suspended by Labour group over social media allegations
Manchester council’s finance chief has been suspended by the Labour group after allegations were made against him.Councillor Carl Ollerhead was suspended by Labour’s chief whip yesterday after claims surfaced on social media about his past behaviour.Manchester council is now investigating the allegations and the matter has also been reported to the national Labour Party.It is understood Coun Ollerhead, who represents Moston and has also been serving as executive member for Finance and Human Resources, is taking legal advice.In an email to Labour councillors last night, the Labour group’s chief whip confirmed the suspension.Coun Suzannah Reeves wrote: “Following allegations received today, in consultation with the leader, deputy leader and