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Reform Councillor in 'Racist' Leaflet Scandal

A Reform UK councillor in Thurrock is under investigation after distributing leaflets with a slogan linked to a far-right group, sparking outrage and a police assessment.

Reform UK councillor in ice cream vote scandal

A Reform UK councillor in Hartlepool is under investigation by police after allegedly offering free ice creams to residents in exchange for their postal vote applications, in a shocking case of electoral malpractice.

Reform UK Councillor Suspended from Home Office Asylum Role

A Reform UK councillor working in the Home Office's asylum claims processing has been suspended after The Guardian revealed his political affiliation, raising serious questions about conflicts of interest and political neutrality within the immigration sy

Tory Councillor Loses Sex Assault Appeal Bid

Former Conservative councillor Gary Wall remains on the sex offenders register after the Court of Appeal upholds his conviction for sexually assaulting a woman at a party in Essex.

City Lawyer Struck Off For Falsifying Timesheets

A high-flying solicitor at a prestigious London law firm has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found he fabricated hundreds of work hours to fraudulently secure a partnership promotion.

Tory Councillor's GTA-Style Rant Against Solar Farms

A Conservative councillor has sparked outrage and ridicule by releasing a Grand Theft Auto-style video advert that shows him blowing up solar farms with a rocket launcher, in a bizarre protest against green energy projects in the UK countryside.

Reform UK Councillor Charged Over Death Threats

George Field, a newly elected Reform UK councillor for Swale Borough Council, has been charged with making threats to kill his wife and criminal damage following a domestic incident in Bobbing, Kent.

Tory Councillor's Wife Released From Prison For Racist Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of Conservative councillor Michael Connolly, has been released from prison after serving a sentence for a racially aggravated public order offence. The Daily Mail obtains exclusive photos of her leaving HMP Peterborough.

Tory Councillor's Wife Freed After Jail for Southport Tweet

Lucy Connolly, wife of a Conservative councillor, has been freed after being imprisoned for a malicious tweet about the Southport stabbing victims. The case ignites a fierce national debate on free speech, online abuse, and the limits of the justice syste

Cop sacked for stealing underwear caught on own bodycam

A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer has been dismissed after his own body-worn video captured him stealing a pair of women's underwear from a property he was searching. The shocking breach of trust was described as 'appalling' by the force's Deputy Chief

Queensland Corruption: 33% Witnessed It, 54% Silent

A damning report from Queensland's corruption watchdog reveals a deep-seated culture of silence, with 33% of public servants witnessing corruption and 54% failing to report it. Discover the alarming findings and the call for urgent reform.

Brisbane Councillor Under Investigation After Radio Show Stunt

Brisbane City Council launches a formal investigation after a controversial radio stunt involving Councillor James Martin on the 'Kyle & Jackie O' show, prompting outrage from both Labor and LNP and raising serious questions about standards in public offi

Ex-Labour councillor jailed for child sex abuse on bail

Former Labour councillor Aftab Hussain, who earned £42k a year, has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a young girl while already on bail for similar offences. Read the shocking details of the case and the judge's scathing remarks.

Labour councillor cleared over 'cut throats' remark

A Labour councillor who allegedly urged activists to 'cut the throats' of far-right protesters during an anti-racism rally has been cleared of encouraging violent disorder. The case has sparked debate over free speech and political extremism.

Labour councillor slams jury in protest case

Labour councillor Ricky Jones has sparked outrage after suggesting a jury was 'overwhelmed' and 'not thinking' during a trial involving anti-government protesters. Jones, who was present at the demonstration, made the remarks in a heated social media post

Road safety councillor killed in lorry crash

A local councillor who tirelessly campaigned for road safety measures has died in a collision with a lorry. The driver has been arrested as tributes pour in for the dedicated public servant.

Giant 22-inch rat found in UK home

A massive 22-inch rat has been discovered in a UK home, prompting a local councillor to issue a public warning about the growing rodent problem.

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