Sadiq Khan has apologised for suggesting the Chief Rabbi’s criticism of his call for a Gaza ceasefire was due to his Muslim-sounding name. The Mail has the story.
The London Mayor revealed he had said sorry after venting his frustration during an interview about the backlash he faced.
Speaking to journalist Mehdi Hasan earlier this week, Mr. Khan had argued that there had been no equivalent response when Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham called for an immediate ceasefire.
Mr. Khan said: “What motivated them to come out in the way they did against the Mayor of London, and the Mayor of Greater Manchester – I’ll give you a clue, he’s not called Ahmed Bourani, he’s called Andy Burnham, whereas I’m called Sadiq Khan.”
After the issue was raised in the Jewish Chronicle today, Mr. Khan posted on social media: “The Chief Rabbi, along with other Jewish leaders, has been a friend to me, and we have worked hard together to unite our city and celebrate our diversity.
“I have been in contact with the Chief Rabbi to apologise for my comments.”
In a statement to the JC, the Mayor added: “At times it is clear to me, and others, that as a Mayor of London of Islamic faith, I am held to a different standard and that can be frustrating – particularly during a divisive election campaign.
“But, it wasn’t fair of me to have levelled that frustration at the Chief Rabbi. I am sorry for any hurt this has caused and will continue working with Jewish leaders to build a safer London for everyone.”
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Oh well, as long as he says sorry, that is all right; as long as you apologise, hurty speech is permitted.Perhaps he ought to make that clear to the Met.
I would consider an “apology” from the Khant as a downright insult. What an appalling stain on humanity and the world this creature is.
Off -T.
https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/eco-terrorists-blight-on-the-countryside/
There is an eco nutter march in London coming up on Saturday 22nd June. I look forward to the Merry Met Mice bashing a few heads on the day.
Well, it’s something to look forward to.
I don’t think we need to keep saying ”two-tier policing” because the jury’s in, it’s an undeniable fact now. More footage than you can shake a stick at. But here’s a short clip highlighting the contrast nevertheless. Shall we see how many police horses we can count tomorrow, when the hate marches hit the streets again? St George’s flag-bad, Palestinian/Jihad flag-good. It’s just how it is;
https://twitter.com/dannyroscoe7/status/1783206781734564264
Thanks for the link Mogs
Someone mentioned the way to deal with Horses is marbles, this lady has some ideas:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNiP-AXMMdY&t=600s
They won’t bash their heads, they await the ‘Far Right’.
Muslim sounding name
it couldn’t sound any more Muslim 
+ Mehdi Hasan !! Dear me , have a listen to an old clip of him blarting over some thousand year old misdemeanour involving He who can’t be named 
So according to Khan’s way of thinking people only despise ULEZ because a Muslim implemented it.
An ‘apology’ – really?
Apologise?
Sad dick will win! London is not English anymore….leave!
Sadiq Khan is totally venerated!
London is lost, live with it!
Slimy little turd! Nothing more to add.