Apology called for over Black Country councillor's 'dishface' tweet to PM on Remembrance Sunday
UKIP representatives have called for a councillor to apologise for making a comment on social media during Remembrance Sunday.
Wordsley councillor Paul Brothwood and UKIP MEP Bill Etheridge said Gornal councillor Dave Branwood should apologise after tweeting an insulting comment to David Cameron shortly after the two-minute silence on November 9.
Councillor Branwood called the Prime Minister 'dishface' shortly after he paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the Cenotaph in London.
Bill Etheridge MEP said: "I believe Councillor Branwood has shown complete disrespect on a day of reflection and mourning.
"His tweet was brought to our attention by a member of the community who quite rightly felt appalled by his action."
Cllr Paul Brothwood added: "I find Councillor Branwood's inane remark deeply distasteful and I believe he should apologise for issuing the tweet at a deeply sensitive time.
"Maybe he should also make a donation to a charity such as the Poppy Appeal.
"For a cabinet member to make a statement of this nature brings his judgement into question at a time of national mourning."
Councillor Branwood declined to comment.
