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Doncaster councillor Carl Miller sanctioned over offensive Facebook posts
Overview
Hatfield Town Councillor Carl Miller has been sanctioned after a sub-committee found his Facebook posts to be derogatory or offensive. Miller suggested renaming the town with a racial slur, claimed the area was being overwhelmed by migrants, and referenced the 'Great Replacement' conspiracy theory. He was also disciplined alongside Councillor Michael Glynn for making unfounded claims about fellow councillor Linda Curran, resulting in a total of five sanctions including written apologies and training.
Key points
- Hatfield Town Councillor Carl Miller was sanctioned following complaints about offensive Facebook posts made on 19 April.
- Miller suggested renaming the town using a racial slur, claimed the area was 'overwhelmed' by migrants, and referenced the 'Great Replacement' theory.
- He also posted a complaint about Labour MP Lee Pitcher containing a racial slur and complaining about housing for migrants.
- The posts were investigated following a complaint by Reform UK councillor Isaiah-John Smith-Reasbeck.
- A sub-committee recommended Miller be removed from all council appointments.
- Miller and Councillor Michael Glynn were disciplined for suggesting fellow councillor Linda Curran attended meetings drunk.
- The sub-committee issued five sanctions, requiring written apologies to Curran and mandatory training.