Nigel Farage has expressed outrage after a former Labour councillor was found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder.
Ricky Jones was found not guilty by a jury of encouraging violent disorder after he called for protesters’ throats to be cut at an anti-racism rally in the wake of rioting following the Southport murders.
The counter-protest had been set up in response to plans for an anti-immigration march outside Waltham Forest Immigration Bureau.
He said: "They are disgusting Nazi fascists. We need to cut all their throats and get rid of them all."
Jones, 58, also drew his finger across his throat as he spoke to the crowd.
Responding to the news, Farage, the Reform UK leader and Clacton MP wrote on social media: "This is another outrageous example of two-tier justice."
Former home secretary James Cleverly added: "This unacceptable.
"Perverse decisions like this are adding to the anger that people feel and amplifying the belief that there isn’t a dispassionate criminal justice system."
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Shadow Justice Secretary says it's time to sack 'activist' judges
Robert Jenrick has claimed that judges are acting on personal politics, saying "I have exposed a number of examples of this".
"Judges who have in the past tweeted highly political, partisan messages," he told The Telegraph.
"Judges who, in the past, have been trustees of charities which are highly partisan. I think that is bringing the historic independence of our judiciary into serious disrepute, and we’ve got to change that.”
Jenrick said it was time to make it easier to sack "activist" judges.
“I come to this from the simple principle that judges are there to uphold the law which is made by Parliament,” Jenrick added.
“If judges want to enter the political sphere themselves, then they should stop being judges and go into politics.
"We have to have a situation where judges who act politically and bring their own personal politics into their job as a judge are held to account and frankly, can be removed.”
Ricky Jones remains suspended by Labour
Ricky Jones remains suspended by Labour after being found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder.
Labour sources have told GB News: "Councillor Ricky Jones was administratively suspended from the Labour Party and this remains the case.
"The investigation is ongoing. The Labour whip was automatically removed when he was suspended and he will not sit as a Labour councillor."
Dominic Cummings points to the four reasons Angela Rayner could replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister in next 12 months
Former Downing Street adviser Dominic Cummings has suggested that Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner might take over from Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader before next summer.
Speaking to GB News presenter Steven Edgington, Mr Cummings outlined multiple factors that could lead to the Prime Minister's departure.
The political strategist, who previously served as Boris Johnson's chief adviser, indicated that traditional assumptions about Labour Party leadership stability might no longer apply.
Green Party celebrating as Labour dealt with double by-election blow
Matt Youde has won the Grangetown by-election for the Greens
| CARDIFF GREEN PARTYLabour has suffered a double by-election blow, as the party lost seats in Cardiff and Newcastle to the Green Party.
Sir Keir Starmer's party lost the Grangetown ward on Cardiff Council and South Jesmond seat on Newcastle City Council.
Matt Youde won in the Welsh capital, with Dr Sarah Peters winning in Newcastle.
Suspended Labour councillor found not guilty of encouraging violence after calling for Southport protesters to have 'throat slit'
Suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones has been found not guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court of encouraging violent disorder.
It comes after the 58-year-old called for protesters’ throats to be cut at an anti-racism rally in the wake of rioting following the Southport murders.
The Dartford councillor, who has since been suspended by the Labour Party, denied the charge.
Jones also described demonstrators as “disgusting Nazi fascists”
Labour peer calls for Starmer to use Royal Navy to stop small boats
A screengrab of migrants departing France in a small boat | GB NEWSA Labour peer has called on Keir Starmer to use the Royal Navy and drones in the English Channel to stop small boats.
Lord Glasman, the founder of the socially conservative Blue Labour group, said the scale of illegal migration was "completely out of order."
He told LBC: "The first thing I’d do is put the Royal Navy in the English Channel to stop the boats."
When pressed about where the boats would then go, he replied: "Just turn them back to France. What is the problem with being in France? France is a country that’s signed up to human rights.
"Why are they leaving France? This is a very big question."
Zack Polanski says Labour are just 'mimicking' Reform
Greens leadership candidate Zack Polanski has accused Labour of "mimicking" Reform UK as he said there was "a huge space" for his party to take votes off Sir Keir Starmer's party.
Polanski told The Independent: "The same way Reform really made the Tories collapse, I think there’s a huge space for the Green left in this country to galvanise and to take votes away.
"[We want to say] you can have a party that’s unapologetic about its values, that will stand up for migration, that will stand up for the poorest communities, and will take the fight to wealth and power.
"Alongside the Labour government, of course, Reform are a huge issue for the entire country. But I think the problem is a Labour Party pretending to be that antidote to Reform whereas they’re just mimicking them.
"And if people want Reform-lite policies, then they’ll just vote Reform."
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Reform UK mayor denies reports of 'toxic working environment'
Reform UK's mayor for Hull Luke Campbell MBE | PAReform UK's mayor for Hull and East Yorkshire has denied reports he created a "toxic working environment".
Luke Campbell told the BBC it was a "pleasure" to be in the role as he denied reports in the Daily Telegraph about his staff.
Asked whether he had created a "toxic working environment", Mr Campbell responded: "Certainly not, no."
"This is a great environment in this office and it's a pleasure to be a part of."
John Healey tells GB News global uncertainty 'demands a new era for defence'
John Healey has told GB News that global uncertainty demands a "new era" for the armed forces.
The Defence Secretary told The People's Channel: "We're the Government that back our armed forces...that's why we've pledged to the biggest increase in defence funding since the end of the Cold War.
"We've started to improve support veterans too thats why we've bought back 36,000 military family homes to end the scandal.
"We're making sure we work to reverse long term decline in last 15 years...in a world of increasing uncertainty demands a new era for defence, which is why we've made the commitment to defence."
Nigel Farage demands Keir Starmer to allow him to appoint peers to House of Lords
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage during the Reform UK South East conference, at Sandown Park Racecourse in Esher, Surrey | PANigel Farage has called on the Prime Minister to allow him to appoint peers to the House of Lords.
The Reform UK leader said there was a "democratic disparity" in the upper chamber, pointing that the Green Party, Plaid Cymru and Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) all were allowed to appoint peers.
A Downing Street spokesperson said: "The process for appointments to the House of Lords follows established conventions and is guided by advice from the House of Lords Appointments Commission and other relevant bodies.
"While political parties may make representations regarding peerage nominations, decisions are made in line with long-standing procedures."
Unions accuse Reform UK of 'promoting division' after funding for local Pride event pulled
Unions have accused a Reform UK-led council of "promoting division"after public funding was pulled for a Pride event.
Durham Council had pulled funding for its local Pride event with councillor for Annfield Plain and Tanfield Darren Grimes calling the event "political theatre."
Regional secretary for the TUC North East, Yorkshire & Humber Dave Pike said the announcement showed "the lack of care" the council had for Durham residents.
Pike said: “While the Reform party is promoting division, I am proud to stand alongside the LGBT+ community in Durham, and the Miners Association, for unity and for a society that respects people regardless of our differences.
"Pride is an important celebration for LGBT+ people, a chance to look back at the gains that have been made.
"For the council to withdraw their support shows the lack of care they have for the people of Durham."
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Rachel Reeves says there is 'more to do' ahead of Autumn budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said there is "more to do" as concerns rise about potential tax rises.
Writing in the Guardian, she said: "I know there is more to do – and that is what this autumn will be about. Because I do not accept decline as inevitable.
"If Labour’s first year in power was about fixing the foundations, then the second year is about building a stronger economy for a renewed Britain.
"A renewed economy that works for working people, and rewards working people. That is my priority. That is my mission. That is what I am determined to deliver."