Councillor probed after ‘driving a lorry’ while taking part in Zoom meeting

A COUNCILLOR is being investigated after appearing to drive a lorry while taking part in a Zoom meeting. Footage shared on YouTube shows David Brown at the wheel of a cab, looking at his phone. He is seen participating in a Boston Borough Council cabinet meeting via the video conferencing app. Mr Brown looks at […]

A COUNCILLOR is being investigated after appearing to drive a lorry while taking part in a Zoom meeting.

Footage shared on YouTube shows David Brown at the wheel of a cab, looking at his phone.

He is seen participating in a Boston Borough Council cabinet meeting via the video conferencing app.

Mr Brown looks at his phone and repeatedly adjusts it while it appears his vehicle is on the move.

Early on, during a roll call, he leans forward trying to verbally acknowledge his attendance but he is “muted”.

During a vote he again cannot be heard, but waves his arm.

Later, he addresses the cabinet on swimming pools and gyms.

He is still in the cab, wearing a seatbelt, but looks to have pulled over.

YouTube viewers slammed Mr Brown — and his colleagues for failing to challenge him during Wednesday’s meeting.

One said: “What on Earth is an HGV driver doing attending an online meeting while driving?”

Another said: “These people are supposed to lead by example, why hasn’t the chair or leader stopped this outrageous dangerous behaviour?”

Police and the council said they are investigating.

Mr Brown did not respond to requests for comment.

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