Tory mayoral candidate suggests London’s Jewish group are ‘frightened’ of Khan
Susan Hall, the divisive Conservative mayoral candidate for London, right this moment advised that town’s Jewish group are “frightened” by Sadiq Khan.
At a fringe occasion on the Conservative Party convention, she stated one of many “most necessary” issues she will be able to do for Londoners is make town “safer” – significantly “for our Jewish communities”.
She requested for “as a lot assist as I can get in London” as a result of “we have to defeat” Mr Khan.
Ms Hall instructed the Conservative Friends of Israel: “I understand how frightened among the group is due to the divisive perspective of Sadiq Khan.
“One of a very powerful issues that I’ll do once I change into mayor of London is to make it safer for everybody, however significantly for our Jewish group.
“I’ll ask for as a lot assist as I can get in London, as a result of we have to defeat him.”
Ms Hall was shortly criticised by Labour, with shadow well being secretary Wes Streeting accusing her of “canine whistle politics”.
He stated: “This is divisive and disgusting.
“Sadiq Khan has repeatedly stood by London’s Jewish communities within the struggle towards antisemitism.
“Susan Hall’s canine whistle politics don’t have any place in London. Will respectable Conservatives ever name this out?”
Sky News has contacted Ms Hall.
