European Parliament. Even though the immunity has been stripped, Lithuanian authorities were not able to actually persecute Uspaskich due to limtation period and the formal reorganisation of the Labour Party. Covid-19 curing water On 27 December 2020, Uspaskich started advertising mineral water that can be bought via a network of individuals across the country. He claims that the water improves the immune system and protects against Covid-19. These statements have been condemned by politicians, medics, various officials, as well as by his own party members. The company selling the water is mainly owned by Uspaskich's children. Lithuania's authorities have started investigations of illicit advertisement which can lead to a fine of up to €100,000. Homophobic and transphobic remarks On 10 January 2021 Uspaskich published a Facebook video where he spoke about LGBT people, calling them "perverts": Those who put their dick under a skirt and go into the street and shout, they are (...) perverts, and such things must not be tolerated. He has been asked to apologise publicly by his group within the European Parliament, Renew Europe which, after an internal disciplinary procedure, has terminated his membership. After this, the Labour Party announced its withdrawal from Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party. References External links Darbo Partija home page 1959 births Living people People from Arkhangelsk Oblast Members of the Seimas Labour Party (Lithuania) politicians Labour Party (Lithuania) MEPs MEPs for Lithuania 2009–2014 Lithuanian people of Russian descent Ministers of Economy of Lithuania MEPs for Lithuania 2014–2019 MEPs for Lithuania 2019–2024 People convicted of tax crimes Lithuanian politicians convicted of crimes