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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
MP criticises Reform UK over 'disrespectful' posts
The Labour MP for Northampton South has criticised a newly elected Reform UK councillor who he said "repeatedly disrespected the King, our monarchy, and country" on a social media account. Ivan Dabbs, who won his council seat as his party took control of West Northamptonshire Council at this month's local elections, made comments on the King and monarchy in his feed which also has several reposts from Britain First. Mike Reader MP said someone who "calls His Majesty a 'bullsh*t king' should not have the privilege of representing our community". Dabbs confirmed the account was his, but neither he nor his party has commented further. Reader said: "Mr Dabbs has repeatedly disrespected the King, our monarchy, and country. "The residents of Northamptonshire deserve better." According to his account Mr Dabbs, who represents the Deanshanger and Paulsbury ward, joined X in December 2024 and he last commented on it in May. Britain First campaigns on an anti-immigration message and has called for a halt to all further immigration except in specific cases. The group has developed a strong online following, attracting attention when one of its anti-Islamic videos was retweeted by US President Donald Trump. Dr Simon Weaver, reader in media and communications at Brunel University in west London, said: "Britain First are a British far-right, neo-fascist party that was formed in 2011 by a former British National Party (BNP) member. "They propagate an anti-Muslin, Islamophobic ideology and make wide use of online communication." The BBC has approached Ivan Dabbs and Reform UK but neither wanted to comment. Last year, party leader Nigel Farage told the BBC it would be vetting Reform UK hopefuls standing in May's local elections after controversial comments were made by a candidate for Bexhill and Battle during the 2024 general election. Last month Ron Firman, a Reform UK candidate for West Northamptonshire Council, was reminded of the code of conduct for the parish council he was on after offensive sexist and racist tweets on his old social media account emerged. Firman was elected to the Hunsbury Ward. The council's constitution includes a members' code of conduct which states it is intended to promote high standards of behaviour among councillors including an obligation to "treat others with respect". Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. West Northamptonshire Council Reform UK Reform UK take control of two Northants councils Reform candidate gets conduct reminder over tweets
CBS News
21-02-2025
- CBS News
2 Maryland men arrested for separate armed road rage incidents in Baltimore, Prince George's Counties
Two Maryland men were arrested Thursday in connection with separate armed road rage incidents in Baltimore and Prince George's Counties, according to state police. On Feb. 18, troopers got a complaint about an alleged road rage incident near I-695 and Liberty Road. The victim reported that a driver in a red Mustang showed a firearm. No injuries were reported. On Feb. 19, troopers saw the vehicle traveling in the same area as the reported incident. A man, identified as 71-year-old William Shockey, was interviewed at his home and a search led troopers to seize a loaded handgun. Hours later, troopers received a complaint about an unrelated armed road rage incident on Route 1 in Prince George's County. The victim reported that a man, later identified as 70-year-old Charles Provost, waved a firearm multiple times during the incident. No injuries were reported. Troopers identified Provost as the suspect and found his vehicle at a home in College Park. A search of his vehicle and home led to the discovery of a loaded handgun, officials said. Road rage cases in Maryland There have been several road rage cases in Maryland, including some that turned deadly. In early January, a 41-year-old man was charged for a road rage shooting in Frederick County. According to Maryland State Police, Gerome Alexander Quigley, Jr., started shooting into a vehicle at an intersection near an apartment building. He then followed the car while continuing to shoot at the victims. He was charged with attempted murder. In July 2024, a man was arrested after a Fourth of July road rage shooting left one person dead and multiple people injured. The incident began on Route 140 when a driver, 20-year-old Davon Joseph Dabbs, and his passenger pulled over to fight a man identified as Christopher Patrick Moore. During the fight, Moore's fiance drove up, got out of her vehicle and pulled out a legally owned handgun. She began to open fire, telling investigators she hoped it would de-escalate the situation. Dabbs physically assaulted her before gaining possession of the handgun. He fired multiple rounds. One gunshot hit his passenger and two hit Moore in the chest, police said. Moore was pronounced dead on the scene, while Dabbs, his passenger and Moore's fiance were hospitalized, according to police.
