UK conservatives suspend MP over Islamophobic comments
Saturday, 24 February 2024
Britain's Conservative Party suspended lawmaker Lee Anderson for suggesting London Mayor Sadiq Khan was influenced by Islamists. Khan, criticized by Conservatives for policing and pro-Palestinian stance, denounced Anderson's remarks as racist. Conservatives suspended Anderson from parliament, facing backlash from party members and the Muslim Council of Britain. Anderson now serves as an independent lawmaker.
Britain's Conservative Party suspended lawmaker Lee Anderson for suggesting London Mayor Sadiq Khan was influenced by Islamists. Khan, criticized by Conservatives for policing and pro-Palestinian stance, denounced Anderson's remarks as racist. Conservatives suspended Anderson from parliament, facing backlash from party members and the Muslim Council of Britain. Anderson now serves as an independent lawmaker.
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