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Northumberland county councillor hits back after being expelled from the Labour Party

A county councillor who was kicked out of the Labour Party for allegedly supporting a banned group has said she will appeal the decision.

As reported by The Mirror, Cllr Holly Waddell, who represents Bywell on Northumberland County Council, was expelled from the Labour Party after allegedly supporting Socialist Appeal - an openly communist organisation banned under Labour's rules.

It is understood the party acted due to Cllr Waddell liking posts on social media related to the group.

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