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Reform UK councillors face allegations of sharing far-right and Islamophobic content (www.theguardian.com)

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Up to 12 elected Reform UK councillors are facing allegations of sharing far-right and Islamophobic social media content, including support for Britain First.
Reform UK's vetting process utilizes social media software from Ferretly but has faced criticism for being inadequate, despite claims of comprehensive procedures.
Several councillors, including those suspended or resigning, have been linked to controversial online activity, with evidence primarily sourced from the counter-extremism group Hope Not Hate.

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[–] meejle@lemmy.world 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

They've already followed in The Orange Menace's footsteps by banning anything but the Union Flag, St George's Cross, and county flags being flown at the council buildings they control. Presumably mostly to stamp out Pride flags.

In the US, the rule doesn't apply on "special occasions" – Bonners Ferry in Idaho passed a resolution stating that every day is a special occasion, so they could keep flying the Canadian flag as a sign of friendship. Salt Lake City, Utah and Boise, Idaho just changed their flags to incorporate the Pride flag. 😅