A COOKSTOWN man has vowed to press ahead with his election ambitions after being bombarded with racist messages following the announcement of his candidacy.Jay Basra, who will seek to retain a Unionist seat in Cookstown at next year's local government election, was subjected to a torrent of online abuse after being unveiled as the Ulster Unionist Party's replacement for outgoing councillor Trevor Wilson.
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