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Ukip councillor 'wrote 'anyone but a Muslim' on photo of London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan' | Ukip councillor 'wrote 'anyone but a Muslim' on photo of London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan' |
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A Ukip councillor appears to have written “anyone but a Muslim” underneath a photo of London Mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan. Cllr Sarah Larkins, Deputy Mayor of Ramsgate, apparently made the comment on the 'LGBTQ* in UKIP' Facebook page. The page had posted a photo from a recent Pride in London hustings between mayoral candidates. In the image, Ukip candidate Peter Whittle is pictured alongside Labour candidate Mr Khan. | A Ukip councillor appears to have written “anyone but a Muslim” underneath a photo of London Mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan. Cllr Sarah Larkins, Deputy Mayor of Ramsgate, apparently made the comment on the 'LGBTQ* in UKIP' Facebook page. The page had posted a photo from a recent Pride in London hustings between mayoral candidates. In the image, Ukip candidate Peter Whittle is pictured alongside Labour candidate Mr Khan. |
A number of derogatory comments soon appeared in relation to Mr Khan. One commenter wrote: “Islamist scum”, while another suggested: “Putting a Muslim, especially one who has spoken out against us, into any sort of power, is like cutting our own heads off. Let’s give IKIP [sic] and Peter Whittle a chance.” | A number of derogatory comments soon appeared in relation to Mr Khan. One commenter wrote: “Islamist scum”, while another suggested: “Putting a Muslim, especially one who has spoken out against us, into any sort of power, is like cutting our own heads off. Let’s give IKIP [sic] and Peter Whittle a chance.” |
Another wrote: “Mr Khan looks very smart, but why is he dressed in Western clothes when the 95% of Muslim [sic] wear rags and dress in Eastern Clothes. Integration is becoming true British citizens. I believe they have an ulterior motive here in Europe and the USA, some people cannot see it, but I can. It is frightening and will have consequences.” | Another wrote: “Mr Khan looks very smart, but why is he dressed in Western clothes when the 95% of Muslim [sic] wear rags and dress in Eastern Clothes. Integration is becoming true British citizens. I believe they have an ulterior motive here in Europe and the USA, some people cannot see it, but I can. It is frightening and will have consequences.” |
When Cllr Sarah Larkins posted “Anyone but a Muslim”, another user warned her: “Cllrs should be very careful what they say.” Cllr Larkins responded: “Je suis Brussells et Paris.” | When Cllr Sarah Larkins posted “Anyone but a Muslim”, another user warned her: “Cllrs should be very careful what they say.” Cllr Larkins responded: “Je suis Brussells et Paris.” |
After the comments came to light, Ukip told ITV that no disciplinary action will be taken against Cllr Larkins. | After the comments came to light, Ukip told ITV that no disciplinary action will be taken against Cllr Larkins. |
The Independent has approached Cllr Larkins and Ukip for comment. |
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