Reform UK suspends Plymouth councillor amid investigation
Councillor Ben Rowe is under scrutiny following his recent election win
Reform UK has suspended Plymouth councillor Ben Rowe.
It follows after a series of alleged controversial social media posts, which are reported to have surfaced.
Rowe became a councillor in the Plymouth Ham Ward last Thursday after securing 1,649 votes - beating the second place Labour candidate by nearly 900 votes.
A spokesperson for Reform UK told us: "Cllr Rowe has been suspended pending investigation."
The outcome of the investigation has not yet been announced.
We have also contacted Plymouth City Council for a statement.