📣 CASE UPDATE: Suspended Labour Councillor Ricky Jones… 🧾 All known information compiled below – feel free to share. Another story the MSM don’t talk about, but we will! 🔹 NAME: Ricky (Rick) Jones, 57 🔹 ROLE: Former Dartford Labour councillor (since 2019) and organiser for the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) 🗓️ THE INCIDENT – 7 August 2024, Walthamstow Ricky Jones was filmed addressing a crowd at a counter-protest against a far-right demonstration in Walthamstow. During his speech, he allegedly stated: “They are disgusting Nazi fascists, and we need to cut their throats and get rid of them all.” A clip of the incident quickly went viral online and led to widespread backlash. ⚖️ LEGAL TIMELINE 📌 8 Aug 2024: Jones is arrested and suspended by the Labour Party. 📌 9 Aug 2024: He is formally charged with encouraging violent disorder under the Crime and Disorder Act. He appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court and is remanded into custody. 📌 6 Sept 2024: At Snaresbrook Crown Court, Jones pleads NOT GUILTY. He admits making the comment but denies intending to incite violence. 📌 20 Jan 2025: The original trial date, but it was later delayed. 📌 🔜 11 Aug 2025: Trial now confirmed to begin at Snaresbrook Crown Court, overseen by Judge Oscar Del Fabbro. 📌 CHARGE DETAILS: Jones is accused of encouraging violent disorder – a serious charge that carries potential prison time. His defence argues he was speaking rhetorically and did not believe anyone would act violently. 📍 CURRENT STATUS: Jones remains on bail. He maintains his innocence and has not been convicted of any offence. Media outlets have been cautious in their coverage due to the upcoming trial. 🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS: This case raises major questions around free speech, political violence, and whether politicians are held to the same standards as ordinary citizens. Many are watching closely to see if this trial is treated with the same seriousness as cases involving right-wing figures. Keep your eyes peeled 👀 📅 NEXT COURT DATE: 📍 11 August 2025 🏛️ Snaresbrook Crown Court ⚖️ Judge: Oscar Del Fabbro