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Council Leader Backs Controversial Councillors Amid Arson Probe

5/21/2025

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Mark Arnull, the leader of West Northamptonshire Council, stands firmly behind councillors Ivan Dabbs and Ron Firman amid controversy over their social media activity. Dabbs has drawn ire for remarks about King Charles III, while Firman faces scrutiny for previous offensive tweets. In a separate incident, police are probing a town center fire as arson, seven weeks post-event.

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Mark Arnull, the leader of West Northamptonshire Council, stands firmly behind councillors Ivan Dabbs and Ron Firman amid controversy over their social media activity. Dabbs has drawn ire for remarks about King Charles III, while Firman faces scrutiny for previous offensive tweets. In a separate incident, police are probing a town center fire as arson, seven weeks post-event.