Lillith Osborn, a Conservative councillor from Somerset, has been suspended from the party following revelations about her membership on WhiteDate, a dating site catering to white supremacists.
Osborn, who has served on Glastonbury Town Council representing the St. John’s ward since June 2022, ran in a Somerset Council by-election in October 2025, where she finished third behind the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK.
The Observer uncovered that Osborn was among 450 UK-based users of WhiteDate, a white-only dating platform recently taken down by German hacker Martha Root during a security conference in December 2025. Root exploited security vulnerabilities to extract and publish user data from WhiteDate and its affiliated sites, WhiteChild (for sperm donation and adoption) and WhiteDeal (a freelancing platform).
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Among the leaked profiles were individuals linked to far-right groups including the British National Party, Patriotic Alternative, and Britain First. Osborn’s profile, created in 2020 prior to her election, described her political views as “pro-white” and expressed her interest in a partner who shared an interest in “indigenous European spirituality.”
Currently working as a domiciliary care worker, Osborn told The Observer she stumbled upon WhiteDate while researching modern paganism and used the site “once or twice.” She emphasized that she has mixed-race children and claimed she adopted the “pro-white” description solely to gain trust within the site’s community.
In response to these revelations, the Conservative Party has suspended Osborn from membership pending a formal investigation, rendering her an independent councillor during this time. A party spokesperson stated: “Councillor Lillith Osborn has been suspended pending investigation. We have robust procedures in place to handle complaints. This process is rightfully confidential.”
Local MP Sarah Dyke, representing Glastonbury and Somerton for the Liberal Democrats, condemned Osborn’s affiliations and called for her resignation. On Facebook, Dyke denounced the councillor’s beliefs as “utterly vile” and stressed that Glastonbury, known for its diversity and inclusivity, would not tolerate racism or bigotry.
Dyke said, “I was totally shocked and disappointed to learn that Lillith Osborn, a Conservative town councillor, was a member of a white supremacist dating site. It is right that the Conservative Party suspended her membership while the investigation proceeds. I call on Councillor Osborn to take accountability and resign from Glastonbury Town Council.”
She added, “White supremacist beliefs are fundamentally opposed to the inclusive values of Glastonbury and Somerset. I stand firmly with all community members regardless of ethnicity, religion, or background. Osborn’s views do not reflect the majority in our area.”