Reform councillor probed over alleged Islamophobic post

Reform UK said it was "thoroughly investigating" after a newly elected councillor was accused of posting Islamaphobic material on social media.

Jonathan James Fox took the Bristnall ward on Sandwell Council at the local elections on 7 May, as the party took control of the authority ending almost 50 years of Labour rule.

The post, which was made in 2019, featured a picture of bacon rashers along with comments apparently aimed at Muslims.

Fox has not responded to repeated requests for comment from the BBC.

Four Labour MPs whose constituencies fall within the council's boundary said the post was "a clear statement of hatred against Muslims".

Reform holds 41 of the 72 seats.

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