Barnsley Councillor Tattoo Controversy | Sheffield News

Theresa Arnold, wife of Reform councillor Andy Arnold, is now accusing Barnsley Labour of anti-semitism after her husband faced calls to resign over a 2018 tattoo resembling a swastika — which she insists was a misunderstood Buddhist symbol and has since been removed. Despite her explanation, Labour demanded his resignation, calling it unbelievable. At a council meeting, Theresa revealed Andy also had a Star of David tattoo removed due to opposition backlash, defending his right to personal symbols and calling out Labour’s response as “idiocy” and “hatred.” Barnsley Labour denies the new claims, insisting there’s no evidence and that the symbol’s resemblance to a swastika carries its full negative connotations, rejecting the Buddhist interpretation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a80ad012b98fa45