Tower Hamlets: Lutfur Rahman removed as Labour mayoral candidate.

(From Guardian Unlimited)

Here's the statement from the London Labour Party:

Having received a number of serious allegations concerning both the eligibility of participating voters and the conduct of Lutfur Rahman, the NEC has decided to investigate the allegations made. As a result, administrative action has been taken to remove Lutfur Rahman as a candidate pending the investigation. Nominations for Tower Hamlets mayor close this week and in the circumstances the NEC …