Lee Anderson, currently suspended from the Conservative Party for controversial remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan being under the control of Islamists, was reportedly welcomed with a standing ovation at a Tory Party fundraiser. The event, which was held for Brendan Clarke-Smith, saw former Prime Minister Liz Truss as the guest of honour. Despite his suspension, Anderson's presence was seemingly celebrated, with reports of him being hugged by Truss. This incident has sparked criticism, particularly from the Labour Party, which expressed disbelief at Anderson's attendance given his controversial stance. Meanwhile, Sadiq Khan addressed the broader issue of antisemitism and Islamophobia in British politics at the London Labour Conference, highlighting the impact of such rhetoric. In the backdrop of this controversy, Reform UK has hit its highest-ever polling number, just six points behind the Tories. Additionally, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has decided not to suspend Liz Truss for welcoming Anderson to the fundraiser.
Sadiq Khan has responded to Lee Anderson comments at the London Labour Conference. The Mayor of London said the 'poison' of antisemitism and Islamophobia is infecting British politics https://t.co/wVdyP7L6Xc https://t.co/zWUnl7qpFk
.@UKLabour said it “beggars belief” that Lee Anderson reportedly attended a @Conservatives fundraiser with former prime minister Liz Truss, despite currently being suspended as a Tory MP ✍️: @bypatrickdaly https://t.co/vOs7S0m5Xx
🔵 A Conservative MP has said that Lee Anderson is “always welcome” in his constituency after he appeared with Liz Truss at a Tory fundraising dinner, despite having the whip removed https://t.co/Kpx85ozmsf
Rishi Sunak 'won't suspend' Liz Truss for welcoming suspended Lee Anderson to Tory fundraiser https://t.co/Xu3QQVzoe3 https://t.co/sZzsoCI8D3
Labour says it “beggars belief” that Lee Anderson reportedly attended a Conservative fundraiser with former PM Liz Truss, despite being suspended as a Tory MP https://t.co/c39NW4doLG
Lee Anderson is 'greeted with standing ovation' at Tory fundraiser even though he is suspended from the party after saying 'Islamists' controlled London mayor Sadiq Khan https://t.co/YHaCVTlmZc https://t.co/lnQfbnZsdA
Reform UK hits its highest-ever polling number - just six points behind Tories who suspended MP Lee Anderson for saying 'Islamists' had 'got control' of London mayor Sadiq Khan https://t.co/ADoSeuoveK https://t.co/t48yZQy1JO
Former Prime Minister Truss lauding and celebrating Lee Anderson, who has said he will not apologise for saying Mayor Sadiq Khan is under the control of Islamists while he has breath in his body https://t.co/WF4vYy3cbb
EXCL: Lee Anderson greeted with ‘standing ovation’ at Tory Party fundraiser this evening. Event for Brendan Clarke-Smith with Liz Truss as guest of honour. Hear he was even hugged by the former Prime Minister... https://t.co/HX4Ufkn2Ux
🗳️ Reform UK hits highest-ever polling level after Lee Anderson row https://t.co/1pLAQzqpPo