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Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post
Published 29 July 2026 ยท world
Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian people A Reform councillor has been charged
Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian people A Reform 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...
Published: July 29, 2026 โข 9:03 PM IST ยท Updated: July 29, 2026 โข 9:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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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 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.