Witham MP Ms Patel has called for Labour 's John Clarke to be de-selected . She said: "John Clarke's comments are offensive and I am calling on him to withdraw from the contest. Mr Clarke has apologised to Ms Patel 'for any offence caused ' But she has called on Labour leader Ed Miliband to take action .
Witham MP Ms Patel has called for Labour 's John Clarke to be de-selected . He compared her to a 'village idiot ' and a Bond villain on Twitter . Mr Clarke has apologised to Ms Patel 'for any offence caused ' But she has called on Labour leader Ed Miliband to take action .