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New Councillor Expelled Over Offensive Social Media Posts

5/30/2025

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Mark Broadhurst, a newly elected city councillor in Doncaster, has been expelled from Reform UK after just four weeks due to historic social media posts that crossed the line. Reform UK leader Guy Aston condemned the posts for their offensive imagery and inappropriate comparisons, emphasizing they were incompatible with the party's core values. Now, Broadhurst will continue his term as an independent.

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Mark Broadhurst, a newly elected city councillor in Doncaster, has been expelled from Reform UK after just four weeks due to historic social media posts that crossed the line. Reform UK leader Guy Aston condemned the posts for their offensive imagery and inappropriate comparisons, emphasizing they were incompatible with the party's core values. Now, Broadhurst will continue his term as an independent.