Tory council candidate kicked out over alleged ‘racist Facebook post’ about Manchester Arena bombing
A Conservative council candidate in Bolton has been kicked out of the party for a second time over claims he posted a racist comment on Facebook. Derek Bullock was re-selected to stand for a seat for the Hulton ward on Bolton Council at local elections next month despite previously being thrown out of the party for alleged anti-Islamic statements on social media.
Nomination papers for the election naming Mr Bullock as a Conservative candidate were published today, the same day that party chiefs terminated his membership. The current position is that Mr Bullock will appear on ballot papers for the Hulton ward on May 4 as a Conservative candidate but will not be a member of the party or have the party whip if he is elected.
“He came to me and said he was a member of the Conservative Party which means I had to accept he was a Conservative councillor.” It is understood Coun Bullock has sat with the controlling Conservative group on Bolton Council after his time as an independent since September 2022. A Conservative party spokesman said: “Councillor Bullock has been expelled from the Conservative Party.” Mr Bullock did not respond to a request for comment.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Home Office Confirms Hundreds Of Asylum Seekers Will Be Kept On A BargeMinisters are legal action from the local Tory-led council over the choice of location.
Read more »
Housing asylum seekers in rural areas could spark far-right protests, Tory MPs and police warnTory MPs told i that Suella Braverman's plans to house migrants in floating barges and former RAF sites could spark far-right protests, as they slammed the Home Secretary for not drawing up plans for extra policing
Read more »
Lukaku sent off after shushing Juve fans after monkey chants and 'despicable' racist abuseRomelu Lukaku’s representatives have described racist abuse suffered by the Inter Milan striker as ‘beyond despicable’. The Belgian, who is currently on loan from Chelsea, was fea…
Read more »
Suella Braverman could face legal challenge from Tory MP over migrant barge planRichard Drax wants the plan for a giant barge in his Dorset constituency 'consigned to the dustbin' but the Home Office has insisted it needs to house migrants in cheaper accommodation as hotels are costing the government £6m a day.
Read more »
KSI issues second apology after using racist slur: ‘I am genuinely ashamed’BREAKING: KSI issues second apology after using racist slur.
Read more »
Tory MP Scott Benton filmed offering to lobby for gambling industry investorsMPs are barred from carrying out paid lobbying or advising on how to influence Parliament in exchange for money.
Read more »