In a series of events that have stirred controversy within the UK political sphere, Lee Anderson's comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan have led to his suspension, a move that has sparked a wide range of reactions. Sadiq Khan criticized Rishi Sunak's silence on the matter as a 'tacit endorsement' of Anderson's remarks and called for ‘zero tolerance for politics of division’. Transport Secretary Mark Harper described Anderson's ‘Islamists’ comments, which inaccurately accused Khan of being linked to Islamists, as 'profoundly wrong' and hoped for a retraction and apology from Anderson. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, addressing the issue, deemed Anderson's choice of words as 'wrong' and 'unacceptable,' leading to Anderson's suspension. Despite the backlash and his suspension, Anderson has escalated his attack on Khan, criticizing the Mayor's 'double standards' and insisting on his stance. The situation has divided opinions, with some Tory supporters expressing their dissatisfaction with Sunak's decision to suspend Anderson, labeling the Prime Minister a 'snake.' Leaked Tory messages suggest that the suspension was a mistake.
Lee Anderson doubles down on criticism of Sadiq Khan https://t.co/rmZWVVUgMW
Tory supporters lash out at ‘snake’ Sunak over Lee Anderson suspension https://t.co/ygdWlEdMnO
Lee Anderson stands by attack on Sadiq Khan and launches fresh broadside https://t.co/HY2JwU4fvT
🗣️ Lee Anderson: ‘We’ve got to get Sadiq Khan out’ – read statement in full https://t.co/1VTvbUcDpT
Suspension of Lee Anderson over ‘Islamist’ Comments Was a Mistake, Leaked Tory Messages Suggest https://t.co/LlhgFAjvzw
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🔴 Lee Anderson was wrong, we should be attacking Sadiq Khan's 'terrible record', says Mark Harper https://t.co/fexAGyWmAR
EXCLUSIVE: Lee Anderson ramps up attack on Sadiq Khan as he blasts Mayor's 'double standards' https://t.co/BtUxvEsrGt
Lee Anderson ramps up attack on Sadiq Khan as he blasts Mayor's 'double standards' https://t.co/BtUxvEsrGt
'It was wrong and it wasn't true' Cabinet minister @Mark_J_Harper says Lee Anderson's comments about 'Islamists' taking control of London and Sadiq Khan were 'wrong', but won't say whether they are 'Islamophobic' https://t.co/zms0Fir9Mg
Tory Confusion As Sunak Says Lee Anderson's 'Unacceptable' Comments Triggered His Suspension https://t.co/y6fflTdNTS
BREAKING: Lee Anderson's comments against Sadiq Khan 'weren't acceptable, they were wrong', says Rishi Sunak Read more🔗 https://t.co/RZxnZXRtXG
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says Lee Anderson's ‘Islamists’ comments about Sadiq Khan were 'profoundly wrong’ https://t.co/HGR01BNlbE
Lee Anderson's choice of words aimed at London Mayor Sadiq Khan were "wrong" and "unacceptable", PM Rishi Sunak tells the BBC Follow our live coverage ⬇️
Mark Harper, transport secretary, asked what Lee Anderson did wrong, tells @SkyNews "He said things about Sadiq Khan which weren't true and were quite wrong to say." "I hope he will reflect on what he said, retract those comments and apologise".
Sadiq Khan calls for ‘zero tolerance for politics of division’ as Lee Anderson furore continues @NewsFrenchTony reports https://t.co/0h6EQE4iXi
Lee Anderson's comments Rishi Sunak 'no choice' but to suspend him https://t.co/TOfPBzJDaD
Sunak's silence ‘tacit endorsement' of Lee Anderson remarks, says Sadiq Khan https://t.co/ekovgP9FtA