Several Scottish Labour MSPs have condemned the attack ad and called for it to be removed
Labour is facing a growing backlash after it shared an advert on social media that claimed Rishi Sunak does not think child sex abusers should go to prison.SNP MP John Nicolson claimed it "cheapened and debased” politics while several Scottish Labour MSPs called for it to be removed.
It comes as Labour steps up pressure on the Conservatives ahead of the next UK general election, which is likely to take place next year. Labour backbencher John McDonnell said: "This is not the sort of politics a Labour Party, confident of its own values and preparing to govern, should be engaged in. I say to the people who have taken the decision to publish this ad, please withdraw it.Former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard called for the advert to be removed.She said: "Survivors of childhood sexual abuse deserve better from the criminal justice system and from their elected representatives.
A spokesperson said last night: "The Conservatives have left dangerous convicted criminals free to roam the streets. Labour is the party of law and order, and we will implement tougher sentences for dangerous criminals."Shadow culture secretary Lucy Powell repeatedly refused to endorse the ad.
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