A Labour councillor and former senior aide to Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned after pleading guilty to two counts of indecent exposure.
Sam Gould, 33, appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court in Ilford on Monday where he admitted exposing himself to a mother and her daughter in separate incidents. Following the conviction, Gould formally resigned from his role as councillor for Hainault ward on Wednesday.
Following Gould’s conviction, Wes Streeting, MP for Ilford North and Health Secretary, sacked him from his position as an aide and strongly condemned his actions.
“There are no excuses for his appalling behaviour,” Streeting said. “There are no words to express my horror at what the victims endured.”
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Redbridge Council confirmed it had taken swift action, revoking Gould’s access to council devices and facilities immediately after the charges came to light.
Rai added, “The past week’s revelations have been distressing, and my heart goes out to the victims for what they endured.”
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A by-election to fill Gould’s seat is expected to be announced shortly.
Gould, who resides in Hornchurch, east London, has been bailed until sentencing on 7 April.
