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19-Year-Old Councillor Resigns from Labour Group Over Bullying and Racism Claims

Daisy Blakemore-Creedon, one of Britain's youngest councillors, will serve as an independent after alleging bullying, false racism accusations, and unaddressed anti-Semitic abuse within Peterborough's Labour Group.

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Overview

  • Daisy Blakemore-Creedon, elected at 18, resigned from the Labour Group citing a hostile environment and unresolved complaints of bullying and anti-Semitism.
  • She claims she was falsely accused of racism for proposing CCTV in minicabs to improve passenger and driver safety, a motion that was rejected by the Labour Group.
  • Blakemore-Creedon reported anti-Semitic comments tied to her Jewish heritage, including accusations from a Labour supporter linking her to Israeli politics.
  • Her formal complaints about bullying, racism, and anti-Semitism remain unresolved after two delays, reportedly due to political concerns within the party.
  • Her resignation shifts Peterborough City Council's composition, with Labour now holding 17 seats in a minority administration.