Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post
- A Reform UK councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians.
- Glenn Gibbins, of Sunderland city council, has been charged with the offence under the Communications Act 2003, Northumbria police said.
- The force said the charge was in relation to a post from 2024 which referenced the Nigerian community.
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- A Reform UK councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians.
- Glenn Gibbins, of Sunderland city council, has been charged with the offence under the Communications Act 2003, Northumbria police said.
- The force said the charge was in relation to a post from 2024 which referenced the Nigerian community.
Sources: Guardian