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"textContent": "On 6 May, we reported that a Reform UK candidate suggested ‘melting Nigerians to fill potholes’. The man in question — Glenn Gibbins — is now an elected councillor. And Reform deputy Richard Tice is refusing to condemn what he said: He keeps mentioning processes and vetting, why haven’t they sacked him? — Zara Hussain […]\n\nBy Willem Moore",
"title": "Reform’s Tice refuses to condemn racist ‘melt Nigerians’ councillor"
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