Ex-Labour MP Ivor Caplin Twitter activity sparks controversy amid arrest | National World

Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin has become the centre of online controversy after his X (formerly Twitter) feed was allegedly found to contain explicit content alongside posts supporting Labour leader Keir Starmer and the party.

The discovery has sparked widespread reactions, with many criticising his alleged actions and social media activity.

Caplin, whose Twitter bio describes him as “He/Him Former UK Defence Minister & Hove MP/Gay/Sussex Cricket/Pride events/Patron LGBT/Lifelong supporter of BHAFC/Golf when I can,” has allegedly posted explicit tweets that have drawn backlash. Comments on his feed include: “Your account is a crime scene” and “How long until you delete your account?” One user reacted with: “Jesus Christ. His timeline.”

This is despite the account is being followed by a prominent Labour figure including, at the time of writing, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Labour councillors as well as a number of well-known journalists.

This scrutiny follows Caplin’s recent arrest during a livestreamed “paedophile sting” in Brighton. The video, uploaded to Facebook, reportedly shows the 66-year-old surrounded by police officers, handcuffed, and wearing a black trench coat and red cap.

Sussex Police confirmed: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media showing a man in Brighton being detained on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child. Officers can confirm a local 66-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, January 11, and currently remains in custody.”

Caplin served as the MP for Hove from 1997 to 2005, during which he held roles as an assistant whip, junior defence minister, and minister for Veterans. After leaving Parliament, he chaired the Jewish Labour Movement between 2018 and 2019. However, in May 2024, Caplin was suspended from the Labour Party amid “serious allegations,” the nature of which was not publicly disclosed. He is no longer affiliated with the party.

[Ed: This is odd as not yet being widely reported. These events follow Caplin’s recent criticisms of Elon Musk.]

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