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Green councillor hopeful has candidacy suspended
A Green councillor hopeful who was due to stand in Eastville in the upcoming local elections has had his candidacy suspended.
Shaban Ali is a member of housing campaign group Acorn Bristol and resident of Barton House, who has been a vocal campaigner in the city over the past few months.
The Green Party has said it can’t give any details or comment on what is a police matter but has confirmed Ali has had his candidacy suspended, pending investigation.
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It was only earlier this month that the party only announced all of the 70 candidates it will be fielding in May’s local elections.

Shaban Ali is a member of housing campaign group Acorn Bristol and resident of Barton House, which was suddenly evacuated in November last year – photo: Ellie Pipe
Bristol24/7 has contacted Ali for comment.
Main photo: Rachel Sutherland
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