“The hateful comments from someone with such seniority in the Ombudsman office were shocking and it was deeply concerning that such a prejudicial attitude was on display, especially when the expectation of the office is to conduct itself with dignity, respect and fairness.
“Whilst it is welcome that the person in question has been suspended, it raises the question of her past discretions and the oversight of the organisation.
"The Ombudsman must now trawl through past cases to ensure that they have been dealt with fairly. I am aware of concerns that some non-Labour councillors appear to have been treated harshly while Labour councillors have had complaints against them dismissed without an investigation.”
