Reform UK reinstates councillor Glenn Gibbins after racist social media post, drawing widespread criticism
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Albert Toth
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Nigel Farage and Reform UK have reinstated councillor Glenn Gibbins, who was suspended after posting a racist comment online in March 2024 about melting down Nigerians in Sunderland to fill potholes. The decision has drawn widespread criticism, with accusations that Farage has sunk to a "new low." Critics are urging the Reform UK leader to reverse the reinstatement.
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bskyReform UK reinstates councillor Glenn Gibbins after racist social media post, drawing widespread criticismindependent.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledCarnt [sic] believe amount of Nigerians in town… should melt them all down and fill in the pot holes!!
Nigel Farage has been accused of sinking to a 'new low' after a Reform UK councillor who was under investigation following allegations of racist social media activity has been reinstated by the party.
The Reform UK leader has been urged to reverse the decision
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