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minus-squareAutoTL;DR@lemmings.worldBlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1arrow-down2·7 months agoThis is the best summary I could come up with: The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) said the advert amounted to “unlawful” political campaigning. A meeting to discuss possible sanctions with council leaders is due to take place on Thursday. However, in a letter seen by the BBC, Bristol mayor Marvin Rees has described the proceedings as “improper” and will not be taking part. “I am unconvinced this meeting is lawful and am of the view it is improper,” Mr Rees said in the letter. WECA interim chief executive Richard Ennis raised concerns about the advert in April and removed the bus from public view. Mr Norris defended himself at the time, saying mayors are “meant to be visible”. The original article contains 166 words, the summary contains 110 words. Saved 34%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!
This is the best summary I could come up with:
The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) said the advert amounted to “unlawful” political campaigning.
A meeting to discuss possible sanctions with council leaders is due to take place on Thursday.
However, in a letter seen by the BBC, Bristol mayor Marvin Rees has described the proceedings as “improper” and will not be taking part.
“I am unconvinced this meeting is lawful and am of the view it is improper,” Mr Rees said in the letter.
WECA interim chief executive Richard Ennis raised concerns about the advert in April and removed the bus from public view.
Mr Norris defended himself at the time, saying mayors are “meant to be visible”.
The original article contains 166 words, the summary contains 110 words. Saved 34%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!