Finns Party expels MP from group following arrest in Helsinki nightclub shooting

MP Timo Vornanen, a former police officer turned politician, has found himself in hot water after being involved in a shooting incident outside a Helsinki karaoke bar. The Finns Party leadership has taken swift action, unanimously deciding to remove Vornanen from the party’s parliamentary group.

The incident, which took place in the early hours of last Friday morning, saw Vornanen allegedly intoxicated and armed with a gun at the Ihku nightclub. An argument escalated, leading to Vornanen brandishing his weapon and firing a shot into the ground. The authorities have confirmed the existence of security footage capturing the incident.

Despite the serious allegations against him, Vornanen has defended his actions, citing his previous experience as a police officer as justification for carrying a weapon in public. However, his party colleagues were not convinced, emphasizing the importance of trust in politics and the lack thereof in this situation.

In response to his expulsion from the parliamentary group, Vornanen has vowed to continue as an MP, forming his own group. He maintains that without a court decision, there is no legal basis for his resignation or removal from parliament.

This scandal has rocked the Finns Party, a key player in the Finnish government coalition. Vornanen’s actions have raised questions about his suitability for public office and cast a shadow over his political future.