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Newly elected Reform UK councillor Joel Tetlow is under intense scrutiny after sharing a controversial meme featuring Adolf Hitler on social media during VE Week commemorations. The post, which depicted Hitler overlooking a map of Europe with an apparent reference to small boats crossing the Channel, has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for his suspension.
Despite the backlash, Reform UK has decided not to suspend Councillor Tetlow. The party’s stance has been met with criticism from various quarters, including fellow politicians and community members. Sarah Smith, a local political figure, publicly called on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to take immediate action, stating, “I am calling on Nigel Farage and Reform UK to immediately suspend Councillor Joel Tetlow from their party.”
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith and Blackpool South MP Chris Webb both called the Reform to suspend the councillor who has just been elected to Lancashire County Council.