A pensioner who was sacked from volunteering as Santa Claus over "anti-Labour" social media posts has declared that he won't let the incident "ruin Christmas" for him.

Paul Cleary, 71, is a well-known figure in the South Yorkshire community of Wath-upon-Dearne, offering free Santa visits to families and appearing at light switch-on events with the Lord Mayor.

A pensioner who was sacked from volunteering as Santa Claus over "anti-Labour" social media posts has declared that he won't let the incident "ruin Christmas" for him.Paul Cleary, 71, is a well-known figure in the South Yorkshire community of Wath-upon-Dearne, offering free Santa visits to families ...{ai:summary}<p>Paul Cleary, a 71-year-old pensioner from South Yorkshire, was dismissed from his volunteer role as Santa Claus due to alleged "anti-Labour" social media posts. Despite this setback, he remains determined not to let the incident affect his Christmas spirit.</p><p>Cleary is recognized in his community for providing free Santa visits and participating in local events. #society</p>

Santa volunteer who was sacked by charity says he was 'gobsmacked' by dismissal

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