A Labour MP has been stripped of the party whip after her husband was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. Joani Reid, a rising star on Labour's backbenches, was administratively suspended tonight after an investigation was launched by the party's governance and legal unit. The East Kilbride & Strathaven MP is now cooperating with Labour officials after saying she did not see anything to suspect her husband had broken the law. A Labour Party spokesman said: "Joani Reid has agreed to fully cooperate with the Labour Party's investigation into these matters." MORE TO FOLLOW... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter