5 h. ago Labour councillor ‘horrified’ by own cutting throats comment at rally, jury told

Ricky Jones has denied encouraging violent disorder after he told a crowd at an anti-racist rally that fascists should have their throats cut.

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30 h. ago Councillor said 'Nazi' protesters should 'have their throats cut', court hears

Ricky Jones, 58, is alleged to have encouraged violent disorder while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London last year

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52 h. ago Labour councillor Ricky Jones urged crowd to 'cut the throats' of far

The councillor for Dartford has appeared in court today accused of encouraging violent disorder after taking part in a counter-protest in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on August 7 last year.

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53 h. ago Labour councillor Ricky Jones urged crowd to cut the throats of 'disgusting Nazi fascists' in 'the heat of the moment', court hears

The councillor for Dartford has appeared in court today accused of encouraging violent disorder after taking part in a counter-protest in Hoe Street, Walthamstow, on August 7 last year.

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53 h. ago London councillor said 'Nazi' protesters should 'have their throats cut', court hears

Ricky Jones, 58, is alleged to have encouraged violent disorder while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London last year

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54 h. ago Councillor quits Labour and says she intends to join Reform UK

Sue Haworth, a former cabinet member of Bolton Council, has left former party members 'baffled' at her plans to defect

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60 h. ago Suspended Labour councillor who 'encouraged violent disorder' at east London protest faces trial

Ricky Jones, 57, is alleged to have committed the offence while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year

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65 h. ago Suspended Labour councillor on trial over inciting violent disorder at protest

Ricky Jones, 57, is alleged to have committed the offence while addressing a crowd in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year.

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3 w. ago Councillor's expulsion exposes disquiet over 'toxic' culture in city's Labour group

Many in Cardiff's Labour group feel stronger leadership was needed amid the long suspension and ultimate expulsion of a councillor found to have behaved inappropriately towards a 17-year-old girl

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Councillor Irfan Mohammed appeared in court charged with sexual assault and engaging in controlling behaviour

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Footage of the Princess of Wales reacting to a Wimbledon spectator's 'I love you' shout has left royal fans delighted.

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