Suspended Labour Councillor Ricky Jones Pleads Not Guilty to Encouraging Violent Disorder

Jones faces trial over remarks made during an anti-racism protest, where he allegedly called for violence against far-right protesters.

Jones, 57, was filmed telling a crowd to 'cut the throats' of far-right protesters during a demonstration on August 7.
He has been a councillor in Dartford, Kent since 2019 and was suspended by the Labour Party following the incident.
Jones appeared via video link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs, where he has been held since his arrest.
A trial date has been set for January 20, with a pre-trial review scheduled for December 9.
Jones' defense argues he did not believe his words would incite violent disorder.