THE leader of Reform UK’s first council group in Wales has hit out at councillors for failing to mark the killing of US political influencer Charlie Kirk.

David Thomas, who leads the Reform group on Labour-run Torfaen Borough Council, said he’d been left in “disbelief” no mention had been made of the fatal shooting of the campaigner who repeatedly made offensive comments towards women and minority groups including African Americans.

Kirk rose to prominence by promoting conservative views on US college campuses, posting provocative social media clips and arguing for gun rights. He was also criticised for promoting the false claim the 2020 US presidential election was “stolen” from Donald Trump.

The 31-year-old right-wing activist and married father of two was shot dead on Wednesday during an open-air speaking event at a university in Utah. His suspected killer was arrested on Thursday night after surrendering to police.

I’ve just walked out of @torfaencouncil’s full council meeting in absolute disbelief.

Not a single mention… not even a moment’s acknowledgment… of the horrific event........

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