God, where do I even start with this mess?
So Andrew Gwynne, the Labour MP who's already neck-deep in trouble over some seriously nasty WhatsApp messages, just got caught red-handed posting a completely fake photo. The image supposedly showed him at an Armed Forces Day event in his hometown of Denton, Greater Manchester. Except... it was literally the exact same photo from a different event the day before on teh other side of his constituency.
The "Oops, My Bad" Defense
When voters (who apparently have better detective skills than his social media team) called him out, Gwynne's response was peak politician damage control: "It was a simple mistake. As soon as I saw it had been posted I removed it." Then he doubled down with this gem: "A simple, honest mistake rectified very quickly and just a little bit embarrassing."
A little bit embarrassing? Mate, you're already suspended over "vile" WhatsApp comments, and now you're caught faking your attendance at military events.
The Irony Burns
Here's what makes this whole thing even more ridiculous - his constituency office literally sits right next to Victoria Park where the Armed Forces Day event happened. He could have probably walked there in under five minutes. Instead, he chose to recycle an old photo like some kind of political catfish.
But wait, it gets worse. The same park has been hosting demonstrations calling for his resignation, and someone's been scribbling over his wife Allison's face on campaign posters. (She's also suspended, by the way - family that gets suspended together, stays suspended together?)
Nobody's Buying It Anymore
The chair of Victoria Park Community Centre didn't mince words: "This has cut deep. If he thinks he's coming back, he must be deluded. Nobody will vote for him now."
Honestly, I feel stupid even having to explain why faking photos is bad, but here we are in 2025...
Déjà Vu All Over Again
Plot twist: this isn't even the first time a Tameside MP got caught up in dodgy photo drama. Back in 2007, James Purnell (who represented Stalybridge and Hyde) found himself in hot water over a doctored hospital photo that - wait for it - featured a young Andrew Gwynne.
Some people never learn, do they?
The whole situation reads like a masterclass in how not to handle a political crisis. You're already under investigation for inappropriate messages, your constituents are literally protesting outside your office, adn your brilliant strategy is to... fake attendance at military events?
At this point, Gwynne's political career is about as authentic as that photo he posted.
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