Labour MP Jas Athwal resigns as Redbridge councillor amid criticism

Labour MP Jas Athwal has resigned as a councillor for Redbridge, with a by-election set for March 27. His resignation follows significant criticism regarding the poor condition of his rental properties, which were found to be infested with ants and mold according to a BBC investigation. Athwal, who was elected as MP for Ilford South last July, remains in his parliamentary role, and no official reason has been provided for his council resignation. During his tenure, he oversaw the development of new affordable housing but faced scrutiny for his connections to a failing care home. Fellow Labour councillor Bayo Alaba also resigned recently, adding to the council's political shifts. Labour is expected to announce candidates for the upcoming by-election soon.