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Reform UK Reinstates Councillor After Racist Nigeria Comment

6/13/2026

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Reform UK readmitted councillor Glenn Gibbins after a suspension for racist social-media comments.
Gibbins posted a March 2024 comment calling for Nigerians to be melted down to fill potholes, received a final written warning and apologized.
Hope Not Hate reported the comment, prompting its removal.
Labour Party chair Anna Turley condemned Nigel Farage and Reform UK for reinstating the councillor and pledged to keep fighting racism and promote community unity.

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Reform UK readmitted councillor Glenn Gibbins after a suspension for racist social-media comments.
Gibbins posted a March 2024 comment calling for Nigerians to be melted down to fill potholes, received a final written warning and apologized.
Hope Not Hate reported the comment, prompting its removal.
Labour Party chair Anna Turley condemned Nigel Farage and Reform UK for reinstating the councillor and pledged to keep fighting racism and promote community unity.