Ricky Jones, a suspended Labour councillor, denied inciting violence after a counter-protest video surfaced, where he suggested far-right demonstrators 'needed to have their throats cut.' The video shows him urging others to 'get rid of them all' while drawing comparisons to Nazis. Following his arrest by the Metropolitan Police, Jones pleaded not guilty to the charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court, with a trial set for January.
A Labour spokesperson has condemned Ricky Jones’ conduct, stating that his actions at the protest are 'completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated.' This reflects the party's stance on maintaining a principled stand against violence and endorsing civil discourse, especially amidst the growing tensions between various political factions.
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