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Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian peopleA 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…
Published July 29, 2026 · Category: News
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Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian people
A Reform UK councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians.
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Glenn Gibbins, of Sunderland city council, has been charged with the offence under the Communications Act 2003, Northumbria police said.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian peopleA 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. Continue reading...
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