Councillor Sheila Oakes has had the party whip withdrawn after she said Boris Johnson “completely deserves” to be in intensive care with the Coronavirus.
She made the comments on social media after he was taken to the intensive care unit (ICU).
She wrote on Facebook: “Sorry he completely deserves this and he is one of the worst PM’s we’ve ever had.”
The PM seems to have worsening symptoms and was admitted to the ICU on Monday.
She later “apologised unreservedly” and told the BBC: “I didn’t think what I said would upset so many people. It came across as not a nice thing to say.
“I’m concerned about nurses and doctors who don’t have protective equipment. I said something when I was angry without thinking about the Prime Minister or his family.”
But despite the apology, a labour spokesperson has said in a statement that her party whip has been withdrawn due to the comment.
“Following comments from Cllr Oakes on social media, which we utterly condemn, the Amber Valley Labour group withdrew the whip this morning, and can now announce this now the whip has spoken to Cllr Oakes.
“This means that Cllr Oakes does not currently sit as a Labour councillor and further due process will follow.
“We wish the Prime Minister, and all who are suffering with this awful disease, a speedy recovery and send love and solidarity to them and their families.
“It would be inappropriate to comment further until due process has taken its course.”
