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Standards hearing into 'Trigger Me Timbers' WhatsApp scandal begins

An independent 94-page report details complaints of racism, hate speech, and threats linked to the 'Trigger Me Timbers' chat, prompting suspensions of several Labour councillors.

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Six councillors involved in the infamous WhatsApp group have been under investigation

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Standards hearing into 'Trigger Me Timbers' WhatsApp scandal begins

Six councillors involved in the infamous WhatsApp group have been under investigation

·Manchester, United Kingdom
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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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