Beverley councillor suspended over ‘offensive’ tweet
An image of a burning car alongside Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn appeared on Councillor Paul Nickerson's twitter feed
Last updated 16th Nov 2021
The leader of East Riding of Yorkshire Council has suspended Councillor Paul Nickerson with ‘immediate effect’ after an image of the terror attack in Liverpool was posted on his account.
It appeared to show a photo-shopped image of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn standing next to the burning car.
Councillor Jonathan Owen, Leader of the Conservative Group, said:
"All people in public life, irrespective of politics, should be united in condemning the terrorist attack that took place outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Remembrance Sunday. It is not the time for inappropriate remarks, however intended, and they will not be tolerated in this Conservative Group. Residents should expect their elected representatives to act in an appropriate manner at all times.”
Cllr Paul Nickerson apologised and removed the original post: