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Reform Councillor Suspended Over Racist 'Pot Holes' Remark
A Reform Party councillor has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of racism. The action was taken after the councillor reportedly made a remark suggesting "Nigerians should fill pot holes."
10 May, 11:11 — 10 May, 17:46
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Councillor under investigation over racism allegations
Reform UK investigate Glenn Gibbins after his Sunderland election win on Thursday.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual68d ago
Reform accused of failing to condemn ‘clear racism’ after councillor’s ‘Nigerians should fill pot holes’ remark
Glenn Gibbins was elected as a Reform councillor in Sunderland earlier this week despite previous comments he made about Nigerian people
By Sophie Wingate
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First report: The Independent · 10 May, 11:11|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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