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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tom Wilkinson

Reform councillor charged over ‘grossly offensive’ social media post about Nigerians

Glenn Gibbins is a councillor in Sunderland - (Reform UK)

A Reform councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media.

Glenn Gibbins, of Sunderland City Council, allegedly made the post, which referenced the Nigerian community, in 2024.

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