Labour suspends councillor who threatened to ‘cut throats’ of far-right rioters

After a video of his comments was shared on social media, the Labour Party announced that the councillor had been administratively suspended.

A Labour spokesperson said: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable and it will not be tolerated. The councillor has been suspended from the party.”

Jones also worked at The Transport Salaried Staffs' Association (TSSA) as a BAME organiser. He told PoliticsJoe on Wednesday that union members had found National Front stickers with razor blades behind them on trains. He said it was “absolutely disgraceful”.

A TSSA spokesperson said in response to Jones’s latest remarks: “TSSA remains steadfast in supporting communities that peacefully stand against fascist aggression. We unequivocally do not condone any threats or acts of violence, as these actions are contrary to our values.”

Ricky Jones will sit as an independent councillor in Dartford (Photo: Labour Party)[Missing Credit]

Jones has served as a Labour councillor for Princes ward in Dartford since 2019 and will now sit as an independent. His Labour profile says he has been a “strong voice” in tackling fly-tipping and unfair car parking charges,