Reform UK councillor charged after alleged racist social media post

Northumbria police said post by Glenn Gibbins, who was reinstated to the party after internal investigation, referenced Nigerian people

A Reform councillor has been charged with posting a grossly offensive message on social media after allegedly making a racist comment about Nigerians.

Glenn Gibbins, of Sunderland city council, has been charged with the offence under the Communications Act 2003, Northumbria police said.