Former UK Labour MP Ivor Caplin, who represented Hove from 1997 to 2005, was arrested in Brighton following a sting operation by citizen paedophile hunters.
The 66-year-old is accused of engaging in online sexual communication with a 15-year-old boy and allegedly attempted to meet the child in person.
Footage circulated on social media shows a man believed to be Caplin being handcuffed by police, who confiscated his wallet and placed it into an evidence bag. Sussex Police confirmed the arrest, stating that the investigation remains ongoing.
Caplin, who was suspended from the Labour Party months ago over other serious allegations that he denies, is currently in police custody.
The arrest has garnered significant public reaction, particularly as it comes shortly after Caplin appeared on television arguing against the need for a national grooming gang inquiry.
The former MP had also recently condemned Elon Musk for his critical posts about Labour leader Keir Starmer and MP Jess Phillips. In a swift response to the arrest, Musk posted on X, calling Caplin “a creep.” Caplin’s public condemnation of Musk’s statements and his recent legal troubles have only heightened the controversy surrounding the former Defence Minister.
Ex Labour Ivor Caplin Speaking on GB News this week on the subject of Elon Musk & Nigel Farage.
You honestly can’t make this stuff up. pic.twitter.com/dFUSDtGccL
— Concerned Citizen (@BGatesIsaPyscho) January 11, 2025
BREAKING: EX Gov minister who just last week attacked Elon Musk over Rape gane row.. ARRESTED IN PEADO STING!
Former Labour MP Ivor Caplin STUNG trying to meet a TEENAGE BOY to RAPE The 66-year-old was ARRESTED after trying to meet a 15-year-old in Brighton’
Caplin is a… pic.twitter.com/vq5EEIkle7— Knights Templar International (@KnightsTempOrg) January 11, 2025
What a creep https://t.co/FrDy6Cjmby
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 11, 2025
Your children are raped by foreigners, the Police tell you to shut up, they arrest your raped daughter for being drunk, they let the rapists go, they cover it up but when they are found out they vote to not investigate further and at the same time they are out to rape your sons.
‘Jews’ since forever.
Everything you listed PLUS they’re also taxing you at the same time.
Sicko
Kudo’s to the citizen paedophile hunters.
Oh, no, another morally corrupt libtard politician..well I never….
Well fancy that, I’m soooo surprised…….
Look at how this filthy old perv is dressed.
Like an adolescent boy would with torn jeans, red cap and colourd trainers.
Telling.
Filthy old perv. In old time he would have got a good beating. Agghh, nostalgia…..
What the HELL a is wrong with the left? Look at the state of him. What’s with the clown shoes? Sick hypocrite 🤮
They’re pure evil. That’s why absolutely every single thing they ever do is about normalising their depravity.
Yet another typical ‘green’ communist woke retard kiddy-fiddler unmasked.
How entirely predictable.
Yet another depraved far-left pervert.
“Who is Ivor Caplin?
Ivor Caplin was born into a Jewish family in Brighton. He is married to Maureen, and has one son and one daughter. Before entering politics, Caplin worked as a marketing professional, according to the BBC.
Political career
Ivor Caplin began his political journey in 1991 when he was elected to Hove Borough Council. He was elected to the new Brighton and Hove council in 1996 and served as deputy leader.
Caplin was elected as the Member of parliament for Hove in 1997 and was re-elected in 2001. He held several important positions including the Minister for veterans at the Ministry of defence. He stood down from the House of commons after the 2005 general election, as mentioned on the UK Parliament website.
Post-parliamentary career
After leaving Parliament, Caplin founded a company offering services to clients, including political lobbying firms, among others. He also chaired the Jewish Labour Movement from 2018 to 2019.
Previous allegations
In 2010, Caplin was caught up in the MPs’ expenses scandal when Sir Thomas Legg conducted an independent audit of MPs’ expenses. Caplin was ordered to repay £17,865 for mortgage interest payments claimed on his second home, as he could not provide paperwork to justify the claim. After an appeal, the amount was reduced to £1,178.43, according to a report by The Guardian.
In June 2024, Caplin was suspended from the Labour Party due to “serious allegations” against him, though the details of these allegations have not been made public.”
https://www.msn.com/en-in/crime/general/who-is-ivor-caplin-former-labour-mp-who-criticised-elon-musk-now-embroiled-in-child-sex-scandal/ar-BB1rjyGQ
“In June 2024, Caplin was suspended from the Labour Party due to “serious allegations” against him, though the details of these allegations have not been made public.” ????
So Starmer knew! True to his word apparently:
“Sir Keir Starmer has said he continues to be “inspired by the Jewish community” in Chanukah video featuring engagement with the community at South Hampstead Synagogue.
In the new online film Starmer says the story of the Maccabees and the values of “justice, dignity and freedom they upheld” are the same values he wants for the Labour Party.”
https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/keir-starmer-tells-of-being-inspired-by-jewish-communitys-values-in-chanukah-video/
EVERY. SINGLE. TIME