Green Party Deputy Leadership Candidate Embroiled in Social Media Row Over Past Tweets

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Derbyshire County Councilor Frank Adlington-Stringer has found himself at the center of a social media controversy over past tweets from when he was a teenager. The tweets, which include comments about death, hanging, and suicidal thoughts, have been circulating on the final day of the Green Party's Deputy Leadership election campaign. Adlington-Stringer has apologized for any offense caused and has self-referred to the party's Disciplinary Committee for due process. He insists that the tweets were taken out of context and do not reflect his current views on the matter.

Key Takeaways:

  • Adlington-Stringer's tweets, made as a teenager, included comments about death, hanging, and suicidal thoughts
  • The tweets were taken out of context and Adlington-Stringer insists they do not reflect his current views
  • Adlington-Stringer has apologized for any offense caused and has self-referred to the party's Disciplinary Committee
  • The tweets were circulated on the final day of the Green Party's Deputy Leadership election campaign
  • Adlington-Stringer believes the tweets were intentionally used to derail his campaign
  • Adlington-Stringer has pointed out that he has suffered from mental health issues and suicidal thoughts in the past
  • The Green Party has stated that it never condones suicide or advocates for taking one's own life
  • The party believes that there needs to be increased funding for mental health care, especially for young people
  • Adlington-Stringer remains a Green Party councillor and candidate in the Deputy Leadership elections

Statistics:

  • The Green Party Deputy Leadership election campaign was held between August 1 and August 30
  • The results of the election were to be announced on September 2
  • Adlington-Stringer's tweets were from 2016, when he was a teenager
  • The auto-referred helpline provided by the Derbyshire Health and Wellbeing and Care Partnership is available 24/7 and can be reached on 0800 028 0077
  • The Samaritans provide a 24-hour support service, which can be contacted on 116 123

Sources:

  • Cllr Frank Adlington-Stringer
  • The Green Party
  • Derbyshire County Council
  • Derbyshire Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Partnership Forum
  • Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service
  • Samaritans charity