00:00Reform UK says it's thoroughly investigating after one of its newly elected Sandwell councillors
00:06was accused of sharing Islamophobic material online.
00:10Jonathan James Foxx won the Bristnell award at the local elections as Reform took control of the council from Labour.
00:17The disputed post, said to date from 2019, featured bacon rashes and comments apparently aimed at Muslims.
00:26Four Labour MPs, whose constituencies cover Sandwell, called it a clear statement of hatred against Muslims.
00:33Councillor Foxx has not responded to repeated requests for comment.
00:36Reform says the matter is being handled through its internal party processes and remains under review by officials.
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