- February 24, 2024
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Former Tory Deputy Chairman Suspended for Comments against Sadiq Khan
By Thomas Mackintosh
BBC News
24 February 2024, 15:07 GMT
Updated 2 hours ago
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Lee Anderson told GB News Islamists had “got control” of Mr Khan and he had “given our capital city away to his mates”.
Former Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after “refusing to apologise” for comments aimed at Sadiq Khan.
The Conservative Ashfield MP told GB News on Friday “Islamists” had “got control” of the mayor of London. His comments have stirred controversy and led to his suspension from the party.
Responding on Saturday, Mr Khan described the remarks as “pouring fuel on the fire of anti-Muslim hatred”, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
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Now, with Mr. Anderson losing the Conservative whip essentially expelling him from his party in Parliament, the aftermath of his statements is becoming increasingly evident.
Just over an hour after Mr. Khan’s criticism, a spokesperson for the Tory party’s chief whip Simon Hart announced the suspension of the Conservative whip from Lee Anderson MP, showing swift action in response to the controversial remarks.
Speaking on GB News, Mr. Anderson defended his comments, stating his views on the situation with Khan and London, which have sparked further debates and criticisms from various quarters.
Pressure then mounted on Rishi Sunak to take action over the comments from the Ashfield MP after Mr. Khan criticized a “deafening silence” from the prime minister and his Cabinet, further escalating the political repercussions of the incident.
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Watch: Sadiq Khan says Lee Anderson’s comments are “Islamophobic, anti-Muslim and racist”
On Saturday afternoon, Mr. Khan responded to Mr. Anderson’s comments, labeling them as “Islamophobic, anti-Muslim and racist”, denouncing the inflammatory nature of the remarks.
The London mayor criticized the lack of response from Rishi Sunak and his Cabinet, highlighting the need for accountability and condemnation of such divisive comments.
Mr. Anderson’s remarks prompted criticism from some Tories, including former chancellor Sir Sajid Javid who reposted the video of Mr. Anderson making the comments and expressed disapproval of his statements.
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) welcomed Mr. Anderson’s suspension but reiterated the need for the Conservative Party to address and acknowledge the issue of Islamophobia within its ranks.
A spokesperson for MCB emphasized the importance of confronting Islamophobia and urged the party to take responsibility for its actions.
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