Derbyshire county councillor Alex Stevenson's views were described as being 'at odds' with the party
By Gavin Bevis & Eddie BisknellA Conservative councillor has been suspended by his party after expressing support for MP Andrew Bridgen over his controversial Covid comments.after posting a tweet that drew a comparison between vaccines and the Holocaust.
On Wednesday he posted a link to an article on vaccines, adding the comment: "As one consultant cardiologist said to me, this is the biggest crime against humanity since the Holocaust." However, in a public Facebook post, Mr Stevenson - who represents Greater Heanor - gave his backing to Mr Bridgen.Mr Bridgen is also currently suspended from the House of Commons for breaching parliamentary rules
showed the post to Kevin Buttery, Conservative leader of Amber Valley Borough Council - where Mr Stevenson also sits - and Barry Lewis, the Tory county council leader.
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