'She doesn't have a racist bone in her body' – councillor springs to defence of suspended Tory leader

A fellow councillor has sprung to the defence of suspended Conservative leader Councillor Wendy Thompson, fearing she has fallen victim to the 'woke mob'.

The Express & Star revealed on Tuesday night that Councillor Thompson, a councillor in Wolverhampton for 34 years, had been suspended by the Conservative Party following two complaints ­– including one for alleged racial discrimination. Councillor Thompson has strongly denied both claims, and said she would fight to clear her name.