She continued: I’m so disappointed with all this because my morals have always been Labour. Labour is in my blood. My grandfather was a major supporter. But my entire family have been left really disappointed as well.

“When I argued for more safety measures in minicabs it led to a lot of ugly comments by people in the Labour group. I got messages from fellow Labour councillors accusing me of racism because lots of the cab drivers are Asian.

Well, if calling for the taxi/PH trade to have CCTV in their vehicles makes you a racist, then I must be to the very very right of the Klu Klux Klan.

Which I hasten to add that I'm not.

STATEMENT FROM THE PETERBOROUGH PRIVATE HIRE ASSOCIATION

https://www.facebook.com/PeterboroughPr ... wU63MqxaMl

The Peterborough Private Hire Association is extremely concerned by a recent public statement made by Labour Councillor Daisy Blakemore Creedon, who currently sits on Peterborough City Council’s Licensing Committee.

In a social media post, Cllr Creedon commented on an ongoing criminal case involving a licensed taxi driver. While safeguarding of all passengers is—and must always be—a top priority, the councillor’s public remarks go far beyond expressing concern. Her post contains strong opinions on what licensing action should be taken, despite the case being active and the facts still subject to legal proceedings.

Safeguarding is a priority and must be adhered to without compromise. However, the investigation is ongoing, and any public statement from someone in elected office risks influencing perception and could have implications for the case—including potentially falling into contempt of court.

It is of course right that any guilty verdict must be upheld and respected as a result of due judicial process. But to make public statements in advance of that outcome suggests unconscious bias and demonstrates a serious lack of judgement. As a member of the Licensing Committee, Cllr Creedon is expected to be impartial and to avoid any action that might show a predetermined view—especially on matters that could come before her for decision. Her comments give a clear indication that she has misused her position in public office to apply pressure and score political points.

We have formally raised this matter with the Council’s Monitoring Officer as a possible breach of the Members’ Code of Conduct. The licensing process must be free from political interference, and those making decisions that affect people’s livelihoods must act fairly, legally, and without bias.

At a time when the Labour Party is asking for support in the upcoming Mayoral election, it is extremely disappointing to see a Labour councillor sitting on the Licensing Committee make such comments. Our industry expects and deserves better.

This May, the private hire trade should send a clear message: we will not support any political party that undermines due process or uses public office to pre-judge those working in our industry.
We call on all drivers, operators, and their families to vote for a candidate who stands for fairness, impartiality, and integrity in public life. Our livelihoods should never be politicised. The licensing system must serve the public—and the trade—by upholding justice, not bias.

Peterborough Private Hire Association

So this is what Cllr Daisy actually posted. And seems to have subsequently been deleted. Don't think it was discussed on GB News yesterday, though

Sussex, I'd say she's on the wrong side as regards presumption of innoncence etc; in the first paragraph in particular, she seems to be assuming guilt

Maybe, but it's not explicit. And given there is video/audio, I think it's not that unfair a view.