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Labour councillor who complained of transphobia at party conference

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BewaretheIckabog · 15/05/2023 11:40

So the Labour Councillor who complained of transphobia at the 2021 party conference was mistakenly declared winner in the recent local elections.

It was a mistake and whilst the declaration is legally binding rather than stepping aside and acknowledging the democratic decision of voters they have taken their seat and applied to be on various committees.

Appalling sense of entitlement and lack of ethics. If the Labour Party don’t act on this they are complicit and will show they have as little regard for democracy as they do for women.

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ArabeIIaScott · 15/05/2023 12:55

Whit? That's mad.

TheBiologyStupid · 15/05/2023 12:53

Shocking - the only honourable thing to do is to stay away from any meetings, not sign up to join various committees!

sashagabadon · 15/05/2023 11:53

I understand why it would be legally binding or there would be constant challenges but it is very unhonourable not to step aside if a mistake has been made. I wonder how the mistake was made in the first place as that is an obvious point of weakness in the system if the official him or herself is compromised. Not saying that is the case here.

RoseslnTheHospital · 15/05/2023 11:47

Article from local news here:

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/23518361.nelson-town-council-hit-election-official-error/

I did not know that what the official states is legally binding even if they have made a mistake or been given incorrect information. It looks likely that the local Conservative councillors will organise the appropriate legal challenge to this, but in the meantime the "elected" Labour candidate should make a point of not taking any action (voting etc) that could have long term effects. They don't have a mandate to do so, and there is no chance of misunderstanding that!