Staffordshire Councillor Denies Endorsing Racist online Comment
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A senior Staffordshire councillor has denied endorsing a racist comment online that described Labor MP David Lammy as a “greedy none thoroughbred.”
Despite the remark appearing beneath his own TikTok videos, from an account carrying his name, which he had access to, Cllr Chris Large, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for finance, condemned the account’s content.
The Comment and Its Context
One post simply said, “Yep” to a comment stating the deputy Prime Minister was “just another greedy none thoroughbred.”
The account also commented “True” to a separate post claiming Mr Lammy’s “heart [did] not belong to Britain” and that he was “not loyal to Britain.”
Furthermore, the account liked a comment suggesting that “Anyone who’s not actually white English should never be trusted to work in government.”
Councillor Large’s Response
Cllr Large has not directly addressed the specific comments but stated he does not support the views expressed on the account. He claims he has limited access to the account and is investigating how the comments appeared there.
Further Reactions and Inquiry
The incident has drawn criticism from opposition parties, who are calling for a full investigation into the matter. Questions are being raised about the extent of Cllr large’s involvement with the account and whether his actions constitute a breach of the council’s code of conduct.
Key Takeaways
- A tiktok account linked to Staffordshire Councillor Chris Large appeared to endorse racist comments about Labour MP David Lammy.
- The comments included derogatory language and questioned Mr. Lammy’s loyalty to Britain.
- Cllr Large denies endorsing the comments and claims limited access to the account.
- Opposition parties are demanding a full investigation.
Publication Date: 2025/12/11 00:51:55