Russell McVeagh vs Labour
| Russell McVeagh | Labour | |
| Police informed (prior to story breaking) | Yes | No |
| Informed leaders | Yes | No |
| Alleged assailant/s | No longer working there/pushed out | Given counselling and support |
| Involved minors | No | Yes |
| Commissioned independent review | Yes | No |
It is interesting to compare the alleged assaults at Russell McVeagh with the alleged assaults at the Labour Summer Camp. It shows how deficient Labour’s handling of this has been.
This is not to suggest Russell McVeagh handled their situation well either. It is obvious they did not. But considering Andrew Little has been threatening the Law Society over the Russell McVeagh situation, it shows the hypocrisy involved.
Russell McVeagh have faced calls for boycotts, law schools have suspended relations with them etc. Will the same be done with Labour? Will universities refuse to allow Young Labour stalls on campus until Labour can demonstrate they provide a safe environment?
Note I am not suggesting universities should do that. I’m highlighting the difference between how Russell McVeagh and Labour are treated.
Will any Labour Minister be credibly able to talk on this issue now, when it seems to so clearly be a case do do what we say, not what we do.