The British Transport Police stated it’s investigating a video that seems to indicate a London Underground driver main passengers in a chant of “free, free Palestine”.
The video, posted on X – previously often known as Twitter, seems to indicate the driving force chanting over the announcement system on the Central line.
The driver says “free, free” to which the passengers responded “Palestine” – a well-liked chant at protests.
A packed carriage additionally seems to cheer the driving force.
He additionally says: “Hope you all have a blessed day today and look after yourselves.
“And hold all these folks in your prayers.”
The video emerged as round 100,000 folks gathered in central London for a pro-Palestinian march on Saturday afternoon.
The Conservative Minister for London Paul Scully stated employees ought to “focus on the day job” and warned towards stoking stress within the capital.
“At a time when there’s not enough emphasis on the difference between the horrific terrorist attacks by Hamas and the legitimate concerns of Palestinians in Gaza, it’s really important that Londoners don’t stoke the tension in our capital where Jews live peacefully alongside Muslims,” Mr Scully stated.
“Informed protest can bring change. But on-trend bandwagons can cause rifts and fear in communities, increasing the threat to the safety of some passengers travelling among those crowds.”
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He instructed Labour mayor Sadiq Khan and Transport for London (TfL) “need to get staff focused on the day job of safely moving people from A to B”.
Security minister Tom Tugendhat wrote on X: “London’s Tubes are for everyone. Many will find this intimidating.”
He stated the mayor “has a duty to help all Londoners feel safe”.
British Transport Police Assistant Chief Constable Sean O’Callaghan stated the power was “aware of footage circulating on social media which suggests chants are led by a driver of a train in London earlier”.
“BTP are working with Transport for London and investigating the matter.”
Meanwhile, a TfL spokesman stated: “We are committed to providing a safe network for everyone and want to make it clear that London is open to everyone.
“We are conscious of footage circulating on social media that implies political feedback might have been made by one in every of our Tube drivers.
“We are working to scrutinise the footage and ensure the circumstances are urgently investigated.”
Source: information.sky.com”