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Courts · HounslowHounslow Reform councillors face scrutiny over comments
Hounslow councillors from Reform UK have been featured in an undercover report making controversial statements regarding the death penalty for grooming gang perpetrators, the concept of slavery, and allegations about King Charles. An internal party investigation into two councillors concluded with no further action.
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Courts · HounslowHounslow Councillor Resigns Whip Amid Declaration Probe
Hounslow councillor Satwant Kaur has resigned the Conservative whip while an investigation takes place into undeclared directorships. The move follows accusations of hypocrisy from Hounslow Labour, who are themselves facing scrutiny over a similar issue involving councillor Sue Sampson.
Hounslow3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Courts · HounslowHounslow housing chief failed to declare property firm role
Hounslow Council's cabinet member for housing, Councillor Sue Sampson, has been urged to resign after failing to declare her directorship and shareholder status in a property company. She stated the company never traded and has now updated her register of interests.
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Courts · HillingdonHillingdon Council to review rules on councillor online conduct
Hillingdon Council is to consider reviewing its constitution following revelations that Deputy Leader Cllr Richard Mills used pseudonyms to engage in political debate as a resident. A motion to update the Members’ Code of Conduct regarding social media use failed.
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Courts · EnfieldErgin Erbil cleared over misleading golf club video
Former council leader Ergin Erbil has been cleared by Enfield Council's councillor conduct committee over a misleading video posted during the election campaign. The committee unanimously found no breach of the code of conduct.
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