Glenn Gibbins (not “Glen Gibbons” as their leaflets suggest…) is the Reform UK candidate for Hylton Castle ward in Sunderland. He says he is standing for Reform to “bring back common sense, support our community and restore pride in our town”.
Despite this pledge, HOPE not hate has discovered some shocking remarks that Gibbins has made about the people of Sunderland, including a suggestion that the Nigerian community be melted down to fill in potholes. He has also complained about women and minorities on TV. Someone with misogynistic and racist views like his should not be allowed anywhere near a position of authority.
In March 2024, Gibbins said, “Carnt believe amount of nigerians in town…..should melt them all down and fill in the pot holes!!”
Gibbins also has a problem with women, often making crude comments about weight and physical appearance. Particularly aggravating to him are female TV presenters: Gibbins has described the BBC presenters Mel & Sue as the “unfunniest fat repulsive lesbian hosts ever” and that female sports commentators should “stick to cooking…sewing …and home making”
The Reform UK candidate has called boat migrants an “army of Muslims who will in time turn on us” and in another post said: “OUR TOLERANCE IS The MUSLIMS GREATEST WEAPON”.
Glenn Gibbins is yet another Reform vetting failure, reflecting their chaotic approach to these elections. If they can’t manage candidate selection, how can they manage a council?
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