Reform councillor sparks outcry over migrant-related social media posts

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 19:44 · Archive

A Reform UK councillor in Hampshire has come under fire for social media posts about migrants and immigration protests.

A Reform UK councillor in Hampshire has sparked controversy over social media posts relating to migrants and immigration. The Independent reports the councillor used the phrase 'third world animals' in a post, with Reform insisting that people would sympathise with the comments. Reform has defended its councillor despite criticism from other councillors.

The Mirror identifies the councillor as George Madgwick, leader of Reform UK in Hampshire, and reports that he posted videos of protestors at RNLI boats carrying migrants shouting abuse including 'fucking traitors' and 'fuck off home'. He has been accused of disgraceful behaviour and whipping up racism. The posts have sparked fear in the community.

How it is being reported

• Reform councillor 'whipping up racism' with video of protestors hurling abuse at migrants on RNLI boatCouncillor George Madgwick, the leader of Reform UK in Hampshire, was accused of "disgraceful behaviour" after he posted videos of protestors screaming "f***ing traitors" and "f*** off home" at RNLI boats carrying migrantsThe Mirror · 7 Oct, 19:16
• Reform defends councillor over social media post calling immigrants ‘third world animals’Reform insisted people would ‘sympathise’ with the comments, but councillors say it has sparked fear in the communityThe Independent · 7 Oct, 15:21

In this story: Reform UK · George Madgwick · Hampshire · RNLI

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