DEVELOPING: Ex-Labour Councillor Arrested in Westminster 'Honeytrap' Scandal

BREAKING NEWS: Ex-Labour Councillor Charged in Westminster 'Honeytrap' Scandal Oliver Steadman, a 28-year-old former Labour councillor from north London, has been charged with blackmail and communications offences related to the Westminster "honeytrap" scandal. The charges stem from alleged unwarranted demands for phone numbers of up to 12 individuals and sending unsolicited indecent images. Steadman's arrest is the latest development in a case that has seen several men, mostly working in politics, come forward with allegations of receiving flirtatious WhatsApp messages from individuals calling themselves "Charlie" or "Abi". In some cases, explicit images were exchanged. The scandal gained national attention last year when Conservative MP William Wragg resigned the party whip after admitting to sharing phone numbers of fellow MPs with a man he met on a dating app. Steadman was suspended as a Labour member in June 2024 and subsequently resigned as a councillor in Islington, north London. Steadman remains suspended from the Labour Party pending further investigation. His next court appearance is expected to be announced soon. This is a developing story, with more information emerging as it becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*