Breaking the Silence – A Teenage Councillor Speaks Out
Politics is no playground. For 18-year-old Daisy Blakemore-Creedon, the youngest Labour councillor in Peterborough, that truth hit home hard. Blakemore-Creedon made headlines after resigning from the Labour Party, citing bullying, character attacks, and accusations of racism — all stemming from her campaign to install CCTV in local minicabs. The measure, intended to improve safety for drivers and passengers, sparked heated controversy, particularly around its perceived focus on Pakistani-operated vehicles.
In an exclusive interview with GB News, she spoke candidly about the harassment she endured, even revealing that some councillors accused her family of targeting “Asian Labour councillors.” The backlash wasn’t just political; it became personal, toxic, and ultimately unbearable.
Why This Story Matters
This isn’t just another local council dispute. It’s a sobering case study in how race, safety, and politics collide. The resignation of a teenage councillor — once celebrated as a symbol of youth engagement — raises tough questions about the Labour Party’s internal culture, freedom of speech, and how we treat young voices trying to make a difference.
Who is Daisy Blakemore-Creedon?
From Student to Councillor
Daisy Blakemore-Creedon wasn’t your average A-Level student. In May 2023, just a week before her exams, she clinched a seat on Peterborough City Council as a Labour representative for the Fletton and Woodston ward. Her campaign emphasized public safety, transparency, and modernizing local services — ambitions that resonated with voters eager for change.
Born and raised in Peterborough, she had been active in youth campaigns and local activism long before she could even vote. At just 18, she brought fresh energy into a political landscape often dominated by older, more seasoned voices. For a moment, she was a poster child for the future of British politics.
Making History in Peterborough Politics
Blakemore-Creedon’s election wasn’t just symbolic. She was among the youngest councillors in the country and immediately started working on pressing community concerns. Her passion? Making Peterborough safer. That’s what led her to champion one of the city’s most debated safety reforms — installing CCTV in licensed minicabs.
The Controversial CCTV Proposal
What the Proposal Entailed
Blakemore-Creedon’s initiative was straightforward: install cameras in Peterborough’s minicabs to enhance safety for both drivers and passengers. The concept had backing from parts of the public and some city officials. According to sources from GB News, several licensing officers quietly supported the measure, seeing it as a necessary step to modernize taxi operations.
The idea wasn’t new. Cities like London and Birmingham already enforce CCTV in taxis, citing reduced incidents of violence, abuse, and theft. But in Peterborough, the proposal took on a life of its own — one that Blakemore-Creedon couldn’t have anticipated.
Support from Licensing Officers
Interestingly, insiders from the local council reported that some licensing officers backed the plan privately, recognizing the need for greater oversight. However, political pressure and community sensitivity around race made many wary of expressing public support. Blakemore-Creedon found herself largely alone on the issue, despite initial optimism.
Allegations of Targeting Ethnic Minorities
Here’s where the storm brewed: Many of the minicabs operating in Peterborough are run by British-Pakistani drivers. Critics accused the CCTV push of unfairly targeting these communities. Some went further, saying the measure carried racist undertones.
Blakemore-Creedon was stunned. As she told GB News, the focus was never race — it was safety. Yet, councillors began accusing her and her family of trying to “target Asian Labour councillors.” Rather than supporting discussion or compromise, the situation devolved into name-calling, slander, and internal warfare.
Fallout Within the Labour Party
Accusations Faced by Blakemore-Creedon
Soon after the proposal was tabled, Blakemore-Creedon says she received messages from fellow Labour councillors alleging that her campaign was racially motivated. Even more distressing were private messages slandering her family and painting her as a disruptive presence. For a young councillor still learning the ropes, it was a masterclass in political hostility.
The Smear Campaign and Bullying Allegations
As pressure mounted, Blakemore-Creedon claimed she experienced repeated intimidation and exclusion from party decision-making. In her resignation statement, she described it as a “deliberate campaign to silence and discredit” her. According to her, the Labour group showed no interest in investigating the harassment she faced.
Even worse, her proposal was officially voted down in December 2024, despite months of advocacy. The defeat, coupled with the personal attacks, sealed her decision.
Why She Resigned
“I had no choice,” Blakemore-Creedon explained. “When you’re facing abuse not just from political opponents, but your own party, and they refuse to back you — it’s clear they don’t want you there.”
She formally resigned from the Labour Party in April 2025 and now serves as an Independent. Despite everything, she remains committed to her constituents and plans to run for re-election in 2026.
Reaction From the Public and Officials
Media Coverage and Online Reactions
Blakemore-Creedon’s resignation received wide coverage in national outlets, including GB News, Daily Mail, and BBC. Online, public reaction has been mixed. Some hailed her bravery and condemned Labour’s alleged intolerance; others maintained that her proposal lacked community sensitivity.
Councillors and political commentators are now calling for a review of how young politicians are treated and whether Labour’s internal mechanisms are equipped to handle racial tension fairly.
