Westmoreland Central Member of Parliament George Wright has been re-admitted as a Jamaica Labour Party member following what the party described as “mitigating actions”.

It’s understood that Wright underwent a series of counselling sessions prior to applying to rejoin the JLP after being having his membership revoked two years ago.

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“The Membership Committee reviewed his application and considered the circumstances which lead to his independent status, along with the mitigating actions he has since taken to be re-admitted to the Jamaica Labour Party,” the party said in a statement Sunday.

According to the JLP, the Membership Committee has recommended that Wright be re-admitted and this was accepted by the Standing Commitee.

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Wright was embroiled in a domestic violence controversy two years ago after a man was seen in a video hitting a woman with a stool. He subsequently resigned from the JLP.

He has not confirmed or denied allegations which suggested that he was the perpetrator.

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Wright has since married the woman who was also alleged to be in the viral video.

A probe by the police did not result in any charges being laid against Wright.

Wright’s listing as a featured speaker at a JLP youth conference in Westmoreland on Sunday fuelled speculation that he had been re-admitted to the party.

READ: George Wright back in the JLP fold?