London Mayor Sadiq Khan has raised concerns over potential discrimination against Jews and Hindus by the Conservative party. This comes after Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure, supported a colleague who made controversial comments about Muslim prayers.

There is growing pressure on Badenoch to dismiss Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy following his criticism of an Open Iftar event in Trafalgar Square. Timothy described the public Muslim prayer as unwelcome and divisive, sparking a wave of criticism.

Mayor Khan condemned Timothy’s remarks as a veiled attempt to incite division, echoing sentiments shared by Keir Starmer, who highlighted a pattern of intolerance within the Tory ranks. Khan expressed disappointment in the Conservatives’ narrow-minded stance, likening it to the policies of former US President Trump.

The Mayor emphasized the importance of mutual respect and condemned the singling out of Muslims for practicing their faith in public spaces. He criticized Badenoch for failing to uphold British values of inclusivity and tolerance within her party.

In response to a video showing the prayer event, Timothy reiterated his stance, asserting that such religious activities should be confined to designated places of worship. Starmer drew parallels between the Conservative Party’s alignment with extremist views and the support shown by figures like Tommy Robinson for Timothy’s comments.

During a parliamentary session, Starmer called for Badenoch to denounce Timothy’s remarks and remove him from his position. Badenoch defended Timothy, claiming he was standing up for British values.

The Prime Minister, in a surprising turn, criticized Badenoch for her handling of the situation, suggesting a shift towards extreme viewpoints within the party. Starmer highlighted the importance of embracing diversity, citing various religious celebrations in Trafalgar Square as symbols of unity.

A spokesperson for Badenoch defended Timothy’s comments, citing concerns about the use of public spaces for exclusive religious practices. The spokesperson emphasized the need for boundaries to maintain social cohesion and underscored the importance of shared civic spaces.