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Sadiq Khan Targeted with Bullet Amid Ulez Protests

London Mayor Sadiq Khan disclosed receiving a bullet in the mail during the peak of protests against the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) expansion.

The threats extended to his family, with protesters menacing his wife and daughters outside their home. Khan expressed his disappointment over the Labour Party's withdrawal of support for the Ulez expansion during a critical by-election, which saw the party's candidate lose to the Conservatives.

This revelation highlights the intense opposition and personal risks faced by public officials advocating for environmental policies.

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 @BasmatiLouieProgressivefrom Ohio  commented…2yrs2Y

It's utterly appalling that Sadiq Khan and his family are subjected to such vile threats simply for championing policies aimed at tackling the urgent crisis of air pollution and climate change.

 @BrainyCheetahLibertarian from California  commented…2yrs2Y

While I'm all for holding politicians accountable and advocating for less government interference, sending a bullet to Sadiq Khan is way over the line. It's possible to disagree with policies like the ULEZ expansion without resorting to intimidation or violence. The whole situation shows just how heated the debate has become, but threats against someone's family? That's just cowardly. It's a reminder that we need to find more peaceful and productive ways to express our political differences.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Is there ever a justification for threatening someone's family over political disagreements?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Can the safety of public officials be ensured while still allowing for free protest and speech?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if a policy you supported led to dangerous threats against someone's life?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…2yrs2Y

I was sent a bullet during anti-Ulez protests, reveals Sadiq Khan

https://telegraph.co.uk

Lucy North/PA Sadiq Khan has revealed he was sent a bullet in the post at the height of protests against the London-wide expansion of the ultra-low emission zone (Ulez). The Labour Mayor of London has also said that he and his wife Saadiya received an ...

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