O'Mara, who is under increasing pressure over misogynist, homophobic, and racist comments, also claimed that most male children's television presenters were gay in a series of posts made on the DrownedInSound music forum in 2004.

The MP quit the women and equalities select committee on Monday night after historical forum posts were highlighted showing him making anti-gay and sexist comments. He has denied separate claims that he called a woman an "ugly bitch" shortly before his election to parliament.

Earlier today Labour launched an investigation into his behaviour following criticism from other MPs including those in his own party. BuzzFeed News understands the whip will not be removed from O'Mara during this probe.



At the time of the posts O'Mara was living in Sheffield and had unsuccessfully run to be a Labour councillor in the city, while being heavily involved in the local music scene as one of the earliest promoters of the Arctic Monkeys. He was later selected as the candidate for Sheffield Hallam in the 2017 general election, unexpectedly winning the seat from former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.



The comments were made on a forum thread discussing whether licking stamps improves your sex drive, which diverted into a discussion of the best children's TV presenters.



O'Mara went on to mention kids' TV presenter Gaz Top, aka Gareth Jones, suggesting men who present children's programmes are likely to be gay.



"He was a 'wacky guy' as all male kiddies TV Presenters (most are gay also)," the future MP wrote.