Tories suspend Ipswich councillor over alleged Islamophobic tweets

(BBC) A Conservative councillor has been suspended from the group after sharing alleged Islamophobic posts on Twitter.

Steve Flood, who represents the Sprites ward on Ipswich Borough Council, allegedly shared tweets that criticised Islam on his account.

Ipswich Conservative Association suspended him from the group on Friday and his Conservative Party membership will be … discussed on Wednesday.

The BBC has contacted Mr Flood for comment.

In a statement, the Conservative Association said: “On Friday morning the Ipswich Conservative Association suspended Councillor Steve Flood following allegations that appeared in the press on Thursday.”

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