In a chilling escalation of the Keir Starmer death threat scandal, Reform UK has expelled Northumberland councillor John Allen following allegations he made online comments threatening to shoot or hang the Prime Minister. The remarks, allegedly posted via a YouTube account linked to Allen, were exposed by anti-racism watchdog Hope Not Hate, which connected the account to Allen through council election records. Allen becomes the third local member booted within weeks.
The scandal has fuelled public concern over party discipline and rising political hostility, especially as threats against Starmer continue to surface in a polarised political climate. Reform UK's internal turmoil in Northumberland now faces renewed scrutiny, with critics questioning the party's candidate vetting and response protocols.
