Lee Anderson, a former Conservative MP, has been suspended from his party following comments made about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, which have led to a series of repercussions including death threats against Khan and a police investigation into hate crime complaints. Anderson's remarks, suggesting that Khan was controlled by Islamists, have sparked controversy and debate about his future in politics. Christopher Hope of GB News speculated that Anderson might join Reform UK unless reinstated by the Conservative Party. Meanwhile, Anderson claims to have the backing of 'dozens of Tory MPs' over his comments, while police are 'looking into a hate crime complaint' and are 'assessing' a report of hate speech.
"Police are "assessing" a report of hate speech made against Lee Anderson following his claim "Islamists" had taken control of London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan, Sky News understands." https://t.co/cJ1R6XE5mI
Police are "assessing" a report of hate speech made against Lee Anderson following his claim "Islamists" had taken control of London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan, Sky News understands Read more 🔗 https://t.co/9fcktO4cjs
Police are "assessing" a report of hate speech made against Lee Anderson following his claim "Islamists" had taken control of London and its mayor, Sadiq Khan, Sky News understands https://t.co/cx5LdwcYUp
Police 'looking into hate crime complaint against Lee Anderson' after MP said Sadiq Khan was controlled by Islamists https://t.co/9KDQecm0tm
Lee Anderson says ‘dozens of Tory MPs’ back him over Sadiq Khan comments https://t.co/mbBy9nrJr6
Watch: Former Tory Party deputy chair Lee Anderson was suspended for comments he made about Mayor Sadiq Khan. But what's next for the MP? https://t.co/vxFM5UisJ5 https://t.co/WZHpAZGQD4
Sadiq Khan targeted with death threats in police 999 calls after Lee Anderson's rant https://t.co/YNmGxne6Y9
‘Unless the party makes him a Tory MP again, I think he’ll be on the way to joining Reform UK.’ GB News’ Christopher Hope discusses Lee Anderson’s future after the former Conservative MP was suspended from his party over comments made towards Sadiq Khan. https://t.co/kgrEZcMuhw