Jonathan Ashworth asks new Leicester South MP to explain ‘dealings’ with man charged with terror offenses | Political news

A senior former Labor MP has called on the man who took his seat to “provide a full description of all his dealings” with one of his vocal supporters, who is now facing terrorism charges.

Leicestershire Police confirmed on Wednesday that Majid Novsarka – known as Majid Freeman – faces charges of encouraging terrorism and supporting a banned organization and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later this month.

Novsarka, who is from Leicester, has been a staunch advocate for Shockat Adam, who won the seat of Leicester South in last week’s general election, he ousted Labour’s shadow general Jonathan Ashworth from the constituency by 979 votes.

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Novsarka posted numerous messages in support of the new MP, including saying “the best man won” after the vote.

There is no suggestion of a direct relationship between the two.

New MP Adam tweeted a video of Novsarka

Meanwhile, Mr Adam tweeted a video of Novsarka questioning Mr Ashworth on the campaign trail about his position in war in Gazawriting: “Politics is about answering tough questions – if you can’t stand the heat…”

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Ashworth said his successor had “serious questions to answer about his association with this person”.

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“Decent people will expect the new MP to give an account”

Ashworth added: “The safety of the people of Leicester must always come first.

“The decent-minded people of Leicester will expect their new MP to give a public and unequivocally full account of all his dealings with this person in the campaign.”

A spokesman for Mr Adam said: “Shockat was elected by a diverse coalition of voters in Leicester South. He is focused on delivering results for his constituents and will not be distracted by sour grapes from a defeated rival whose divisive policies were resoundingly rejected at the ballot box.”