The Green Party is currently investigating one of its newly elected councillors, Mothin Ali, who shouted “Allahu Akbar!” during his victory speech after winning the Gipton and Harehills ward in Leeds with over 3,000 votes in Thursday’s local elections. Mr. Ali declared his victory as a “win for the people of Gaza.”
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The 42-year-old father of three, who works as an accountant and runs a gardening blog, has previously made controversial statements. He described a Jewish chaplain, Rabbi Zecharia Deutsch, as a “creep” and a “kind of animal.” Rabbi Deutsch had been forced into hiding due to threats from protesters. Mr. Ali’s comments have raised concerns within the Green Party.
