Lee Anderson's controversial remarks
Conservative MP Lee Anderson has been suspended from the party after making contentious comments during an interview with GB News. Anderson claimed that London Mayor Sadiq Khan was being controlled by "Islamists," sparking outrage and calls for action.
Response from Conservative Party
Despite mounting pressure, Anderson has refused to apologize for his remarks. Chief Whip Simon Hart suspended him from the party following his refusal to retract his statements, causing further division within the party.
Criticism and backlash
London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned the comments as "Islamophobic, racist," and accused Anderson of fueling anti-Muslim hatred. Other senior Conservatives, including business minister Nus Ghani and former chancellor Sajid Javid, criticized the remarks as "foolish and dangerous."
Reactions from the Muslim Council of Britain
The Muslim Council of Britain denounced the comments as "disgusting" and highlighted the rise in Islamophobic hate crimes. They criticized the Conservative Party's silence in the face of such extremism, calling for accountability and condemnation.
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