The MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis denounced the council as a "rotten regime" in January 2018, prompting a retort from Mr Eling who branded him "a coward". Councillor Yvonne Davies stood down as council leader in July after she was suspended by Labour over allegedly anti-Semitic posts. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He said the wife's penalty was cancelled, while his son's was reduced. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules, What Europe's royals could teach King Charles. Labour is going to be on a real sticky wicket this year in Sandwell and this latest cull doesn't really make sense. The Labour leader of Sandwell council has stepped down from his role rather than face a vote of no confidence in March. 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The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure. 2023 BBC. Sign up for our Birmingham Politics Weekly email updates for the latest politics news. "Sandwell Conservatives does not condone any racism, misogynistic or offensive comments and will continue to work with community groups to ensure that everybody has a home in the Conservative Party," group chairman Connor Jones said. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, Adidas sued by investors over Kanye West deal, US principal visits David sculpture after nudity row, Suspected IS chief killed in Syria, Turkey says, US bank makes last ditch bid to find rescuer, UK chip giant Arm files for blockbuster share sale, Pope urges Hungarians to 'open doors' to migrants, Cuba cancels May Day parade because of fuel crisis. It is the first confirmed case of the new coronavirus. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Were investigating an assault on Freeth Street in Oldbury, Sandwell around 4pm yesterday (7 December). He said: "I'm not anti-Semitic. Muslims and Sikhs join deselected Sandwell councillors to protest Read about our approach to external linking. Laured Kalari, who was leading the Tory group at Labour-run Sandwell Council, has categorically denied being behind the tweets posted in 2020 and 2021. Princes End: Gulshan Tabassum *standing in Wednesbury South and replaced by Susan Eaves. 13:26, 10 DEC 2021. Mr Hussain, now suspended by Labour, has previously denied any wrongdoing. Mr Singh told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that he felt a large portion of the the attitudes and behaviour of Mr Jones was based on his Mr Singh race, and "pockets" of the Sandwell Conservatives were argumentative towards non-white members. "They are replacing me with someone who is bottom of the list when it comes to doing casework. The incident took place on Sandwell Council's property. These decisions are made in London by people who have no idea about Sandwell.". Cradley Heath & Old Hill: Vicki Darby-Smith, Old Warley (two seats): John Tipper/Harnoor Bhullar. Coronation a chance to relive history as people in region remember Queens crowning moment, Latest food hygiene ratings across the Black Country and Staffordshire - with two given zero, Only essential mowing to take place in four Birmingham wards for councils pilot project, Sister sprayed brother with chili and vinegar concoction in long-running family feud, Grass won't be mowed for a month in four Birmingham neighbourhoods, Negotiations underway to secure new police base in north of Dudley borough, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan, Air strikes pound Sudan capital as truce extended. Strike - Bin men in Sandwell take action as collections suspended Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, on Twitter, and sign up for local news updates direct to your phone. 2023 BBC. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Have I given you permission to film?". A Labour source has told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that Councillor Steve Melia has been administratively suspended from the Labour party, pending investigation. 5. A parallel police investigation ended in March with no further action. He added he would be continuing to pursue the matter through appropriate legal channels. "They'll sell Sandwell people down the river to protect their friends Two senior councillors in Sandwell have been suspended by the Labour Party. Councillor Steve Melia was filmed during the altercation with a blogger. Read about our approach to external linking. The council has been contacted for comment. The council's Tory group will instead be led by Archer Williams. It is unclear when this decision took place. 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", Councillor Steve Melia (Lab, Great Barr with Yew Tree) pointed a finger at Mr Saunders, saying: "Have I given you permission to fim me. Councillor Downing said that by selecting a male candidate in her place in Oldbury, Labour had broken its own gender equality rules that each three-member ward should have two female representatives. [3] Councillor Jones told the Express & Star that councillors "aren't able to comment on Labour Party business". I have always been faithful to the Labour Party, but at the moment I have lost my confidence in them.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Councillor Maria Crompton It is also understood that two other Sandwell councillors - including a cabinet member - have been suspended by the Labour Party. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Trow had only been in position for a short time, following the forced resignation as leader of Steve Eling, a close ally of local right-wing MPs Tom Watson and John Spellar, who had been suspended .
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