Newly elected Reform councillor resigns after social media claims
Summary
Stuart Prior, a Reform UK councillor elected in Essex, resigned shortly after winning his seat following allegations of racist and offensive social media posts. Reform UK confirmed his resignation and revoked his party membership amid criticism over his remarks about Sikhs, Muslims, and Black people.Key Facts
- Stuart Prior was elected to Essex County Council and Rochford District Council with the highest vote count in his ward.
- He resigned his positions and had his Reform UK party membership revoked for personal reasons.
- Prior allegedly posted racist comments online, including calling white people the “master race” and insulting Muslims and Black people.
- He was accused of celebrating the rape of a Sikh woman in the Midlands.
- These posts were highlighted in a report by the anti-extremism group Hope Not Hate.
- Prior has denied making the comments or being racist, stating, “this isn’t me.”
- The rape case involved John Ashby, who was sentenced to life for a racially motivated attack on a Sikh woman.
- Local Labour MPs called on Reform UK leaders to condemn Prior’s alleged behavior and remove him as a candidate.
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