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A Ukip election candidate has been suspended by the party over offensive Twitter messages aimed at a Jewish Labour MP.

Would-be Ukip MP Jack Sen, who is standing in West Lancashire and describes himself on Twitter as "unapologetically politically incorrect pro-British", was dropped by the party after abusing shadow minister Luciana Berger.

"You're about authentic Labour as Ed Miliband. Protect child benefits? If you had it your way you'd send the £ to Poland/ Israel," wrote Sen in one message.

In another, he said: "Britain's youngest Jewish MP, Luciana Berger, is facing criticism over her record of...." loyalties."

Ms Berger - who has campaigned against internet "trolls" after one who abused her online was jailed - told Jewish News it was "clearly an anti-Semitic comment".

A Ukip spokesman said Mr Sen "has expressed views that in no way reflect the views of the party and any other of our hard-working dedicated candidates.

"In the light of these and other comments, Mr Sen has been suspended from Ukip with immediate effect."