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It is a true story: being denied leaflets/data/logons to systems etc. is standard practice when you're fighting an election with very limited resources (donations this time round have been significantly lower than expected for both parties, although Labour are doing better).
The Tories are doing the same thing and it makes sense - you divert your resources to where they will make the most difference. Labour has calculated that between Reform and the Tories they don't have a chance in Clacton, so they aren't going to waste resources on it because the candidate is a bit hot on the socials.
There is one real aim and it's to win nationally. This may seem harsh but Jovan Owusu-Nepaul is effectively a paper candidate and would have known this when he was selected. This is just noise.
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Did everyone notice Jovan Owusu-Nepaul challenging Farage in Clacton? He's a victim of his own success. Labour HQ were furious that he was getting more retweets than Starmer. He was ordered to stop campaigning in his constituency and go elsewhere to help in a 'winnable' seat. Clacton Labour party have been denied leaflets and canvassing data. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jun/26/labour-not-putting-up-a-fight-against-farage-in-clacton This seems to be a true story and not part of Owen Jones' masterplan to restore Corbyn to the throne.
https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/fashion/jovan-owusu-nepaul-farage-clacton-outfits-dress-sense-style-politicians-b1165441.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/people/farage-stylish-politician-fashion-war-clacton/