Khalid Mahmood MP denies 'resentful' probe into aide's conduct

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Image source, UK Parliament Image caption, Khalid Mahmood denies allegations by former aide Elaina Cohen that she was sacked after raising concerns about a colleague A Labour MP accused of unfairly dismissing his aide and ex-girlfriend has denied he launched an inquiry into her conduct because he "resented" her claims about another member of staff.
It was also alleged that Ms Hussain used the MP's signature on House of Commons stationery to attempt to challenge a DVLA fine she had received.
The former shadow cabinet minister was also accused of acting unfairly as "sole decision-maker" in an investigation into his own complaints about Ms Cohen, in order to "control the outcome" and ensure she was dismissed.
They included an incident in which she allegedly breached the terms of a suspension and others in which she was said to have sent "offensive" emails about Mr Mahmood to people including Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.