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North Northamptonshire Chair Resigns Over Anti-Muslim Posts; Deputy Takes Over

6/13/2026

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Maurice Eglin (chairman of North Northamptonshire Council) resigned after offensive posts with anti-Muslim remarks and a Britain First repost were revealed.
He apologized publicly, called the language wrong, and said he will stay on as a councillor.
Andy Sims (deputy chairman) was elected and is set to become chair pending council approval.
Council leader Martin Griffiths noted the comments pre-date Eglin’s election but fall short of senior official standards.

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Maurice Eglin (chairman of North Northamptonshire Council) resigned after offensive posts with anti-Muslim remarks and a Britain First repost were revealed.
He apologized publicly, called the language wrong, and said he will stay on as a councillor.
Andy Sims (deputy chairman) was elected and is set to become chair pending council approval.
Council leader Martin Griffiths noted the comments pre-date Eglin’s election but fall short of senior official standards.