Council leader not on party's list to stand in Barking after allegations

Darren Rodwell, the controversial leader of Barking and Dagenham council, has not been confirmed by Labour as the party's local parliamentary candidate after a series of allegations about his behaviour.

- Kiran Stacey, Jessica Elgot

The decision came as Faiza Shaheen, who was ousted as Labour's candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green, said she had quit the party and said she would set out her "next steps" today, leaving the door open to run as an independent.

Shaheen, who was removed as the candidate after complaints about her social media, has said she faced "a relentless campaign of unfair treatment, bullying and hostility".

Labour's ruling national executive committee met yesterday to confirm the names of all of the party's general election candidates.

Labour sources told the Guardian Rodwell's name was not on a list of candidates to be approved by the party's ruling council during a meeting yesterday afternoon, with party bosses still to decide who will stand in the east London seat.

It is understood Rodwell has a meeting on the latest complaints made against him - in order to decide his future as the candidate.