The appointment of a suspended councillor to Tameside council’s standards committee has raised eyebrows among members of the Conservative group. Coun Brenda Warrington, a former council leader, was suspended by the Labour Party for her involvement in the controversial ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp group. This group, consisting of Labour councillors, members, activists, and even the local MP Andrew Gwynne, was under fire for its inappropriate and offensive messages.
Questioning Coun Warrington’s suitability for the standards committee, Conservative Coun Dan Costello pointed out her failure to uphold proper standards of conduct. Despite being suspended from her party, Coun Warrington was approved as one of the appointments to the committee during a recent town hall meeting in Dukinfield. The situation has sparked debate and raised concerns about the integrity of the committee and the standards it aims to uphold.
Not really sure why this matters, but it seems like Coun Warrington’s past actions have come back to haunt her in this new role. The controversy surrounding the ‘Trigger Me Timbers’ WhatsApp group and the suspension of its members have cast a shadow over the council’s standards committee. With ongoing investigations into the matter, the decision to appoint Coun Warrington has left many questioning the council’s commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct. Only time will tell how this situation unfolds and what implications it may have on the council’s reputation.
