Arshad Khatana: Labour suspends chairman of Leeds mosque over alleged ‘abhorrent views’
Labour has suspended the chairman of a Leeds mosque from the party over allegations about his “abhorrent views”.
Arshad Khatana has been administratively suspended from Labour pending an investigation, the Press Association understands.
A Labour Party spokesperson said: “These abhorrent views are clearly not shared by the Chancellor.
“She was not aware of these allegations.”
It came after Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick posted on X criticising Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ties to Mr Khatana.
Mr Jenrick said Ms Reeves had referred to Mr Khatana as a “friend” and had gone to his house for lunch during her time as Chancellor.
The Newark MP said Mr Khatana had “abhorrent and shocking views” and claimed he had shared conspiracy theories about 9/11 and made antisemitic comments.