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To think that Sadiq Khan needs investigated?

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Whatifitallgoesright · 21/10/2025 16:14

Considering the ongoing disclosures of the extent of the Pakistani rape gangs in London and Khans refusal to even acknowledge them do we think he has bought the office of Lord Mayor into disrepute?
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2123376/i-exposed-sadiq-khans-grooming/amp

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AzurePanda · 21/10/2025 22:35

@nomas so because someone asks a rhetorical question their opinion on any other subject has no value? How odd.

NotBadConsidering · 21/10/2025 22:34

nomas · 21/10/2025 21:42

From london.gov:

Susan Hall asks him about grooming gangs, he replies:

Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London): The situation in London in relation to young people being groomed is different to other parts of the country. What we have in London is young people being groomed - to use your word, not mine - to be used in county lines in relation to sometimes --

Susan Hall AM: OK. Let me make it clear. Sorry, I was not clear enough. I was told I should not be saying rape gangs. They are rape gangs. I am not talking about county lines [she calls them country lines], but to go back, nobody likes me saying rape gangs, although they are rape gangs. Grooming gangs, that I would call rape gangs. Tell me about them. How many of those have we got? Not county lines. Those particular groups.

Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London): To avoid any misunderstanding, can she define what she means by that?

Susan Hall AM: Yes, if you look at what has gone on in Rotherham where there are people taking young girls and grooming them for sex. That is what I am talking about.

Sir Sadiq Khan (Mayor of London): We know in London there are issues about exploitation of young people, but they are not as defined by the Member in her definition of what those types of gangs are.

So he is answering her question.

Here is the exchange, people can decide if he is answering the question or not:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=noJCNh60lfk

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OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:33

WindOfUserNameChange · 21/10/2025 22:28

Are you really concerned about defending abused girls? In that case why are you wasting everyone's time and effort by accusing random people? I don't think you care about abused girls at all. You are probably happy they exist so that they can fuel your racist hate campaign.

Oh dear …
I’m notquite sure how to reply to someone who is more concerned about protecting the reputation of the Mayor of London than protecting vulnerable girls from sexual abuse.

SeriousFaffing · 21/10/2025 22:32

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:22

So you think it’s OK for Khan - the Mayor of London - to refuse to answer a question about grooming gangs in London.

Why are you ignoring that he DID answer the question?

Bizarre.

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:30

nomas · 21/10/2025 21:59

Do you think Susan Hall cares about the young girls being used in county lines in London? Given she doesn't even know what it is?

Do you care about grooming gangs in London given that you think Sadiq Khan’s obfuscation is acceptable?

NotBadConsidering · 21/10/2025 22:29

nomas · 21/10/2025 22:27

She couldn't even say the word county line, she didn't know what it was.

And I don't think Susan Hall would prioritise women, given she says she wouldn't call herself a feminist, called Gemma Collins a “stupid fat blond woman”, and treated a pregnant employee badly.

So what do you think of my answer? Why couldn’t Khan say that?

Forget Hall, focus on the issue. If you focus on Hall you’re admitting that issue isn’t as important as the politics of the person asking the question. Why couldn’t Khan focus on the issue? And if he hasn’t, and women and girls have suffered as a result, don’t you think that needs investigating?

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:28

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:25

Sorry- what does this mean?

What do you think it means?

WindOfUserNameChange · 21/10/2025 22:28

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 21:03

I’m more concerned about supporting abused girls than defending Sadiq Khan

Are you really concerned about defending abused girls? In that case why are you wasting everyone's time and effort by accusing random people? I don't think you care about abused girls at all. You are probably happy they exist so that they can fuel your racist hate campaign.

nomas · 21/10/2025 22:28

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:22

So you think it’s OK for Khan - the Mayor of London - to refuse to answer a question about grooming gangs in London.

He did answer it, I copied and pasted it for you, you ignored it.

nomas · 21/10/2025 22:27

NotBadConsidering · 21/10/2025 22:20

I’m sure she does. She was on a clock. Why couldn’t Khan answer her question?

Are there grooming gangs in London?

Yes, there are grooming gangs in London. We are a very large city and unfortunately this issue hasn’t escaped us. I would infer from the questioner given her history that she is alluding to whether these gangs are of a particular race. Let me be clear that I won’t be drawn on the race specifics of the gangs. It should be clear to all from the uncovering of these gangs that they are of all races. But I will also make it clear to the women and girls of London that the race of any gang will not impact any investigation by the Metropolitan Police who will pursue these gangs without fear or favour, because the safety of women and girls is the priority.

Instead, we got, “sorry, I don’t get it”.

She couldn't even say the word county line, she didn't know what it was.

And I don't think Susan Hall would prioritise women, given she says she wouldn't call herself a feminist, called Gemma Collins a “stupid fat blond woman”, and treated a pregnant employee badly.

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:27

Not what the freedom of information request says.

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:26

WoollyHeadedMammoth · 21/10/2025 22:21

Why him in particular? Most politicians (including some women - ever been to Govan?) do hee haw all about grooming gangs or sex offenders of any background because girls' lives, health, and safety simply don't matter in the face of the "needs", wants, and desires of men - unless perhaps the girls have rich, well-connected parents. They should all be investigated.

That’s fair ( depressing but true)

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:25

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:04

Gary glitter?

Sorry- what does this mean?

SeriousFaffing · 21/10/2025 22:25

PinkFrogss · 21/10/2025 16:28

Am I the only one who has noticed what it starting to seem like a targeted campaign against Sadiq Khan across various forums and social media?

@PinkFrogss sadly, it’s been around for a number of years now. A family member, who foams at the mouth at any mere thought of Sadiq Khan, was sharing videos about 5 or so years ago of an Asian man saying inflammatory stuff with a description that said it was Sadiq Khan. It was not Sadiq Khan!

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 22:22

nomas · 21/10/2025 22:01

So you think it's ok for people to make accusations without any evidence about Khan as they've done on this thread?

So you think it’s OK for Khan - the Mayor of London - to refuse to answer a question about grooming gangs in London.

WoollyHeadedMammoth · 21/10/2025 22:21

Why him in particular? Most politicians (including some women - ever been to Govan?) do hee haw all about grooming gangs or sex offenders of any background because girls' lives, health, and safety simply don't matter in the face of the "needs", wants, and desires of men - unless perhaps the girls have rich, well-connected parents. They should all be investigated.

nomas · 21/10/2025 22:21

AzurePanda · 21/10/2025 22:08

@nomas the accusations concerning Khan are in the public domain. In the Express series of articles, repeated by Chris Philp in The Telegraph and picked up elsewhere.

Chris Philp, the Tory MP, writing his opinion in the Torygraph.

The same Chris Philp who asked on Question Time whether Rwanda and Congo were different countries 😂

NotBadConsidering · 21/10/2025 22:20

nomas · 21/10/2025 21:59

Do you think Susan Hall cares about the young girls being used in county lines in London? Given she doesn't even know what it is?

I’m sure she does. She was on a clock. Why couldn’t Khan answer her question?

Are there grooming gangs in London?

Yes, there are grooming gangs in London. We are a very large city and unfortunately this issue hasn’t escaped us. I would infer from the questioner given her history that she is alluding to whether these gangs are of a particular race. Let me be clear that I won’t be drawn on the race specifics of the gangs. It should be clear to all from the uncovering of these gangs that they are of all races. But I will also make it clear to the women and girls of London that the race of any gang will not impact any investigation by the Metropolitan Police who will pursue these gangs without fear or favour, because the safety of women and girls is the priority.

Instead, we got, “sorry, I don’t get it”.

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:20

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:18

Which brings us neatly to Wayne couzens.

Not one of the officers involved in his group chat about victims has ever been investigated.

But let's all shout at boats and Mr khan.

That's totally addressing all the concerns.

Fucking racists.

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:18

Theunamedcat · 21/10/2025 22:13

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/baroness-caseys-audit-of-group-based-child-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse

Very keen on naming home grown or Australian white paedophiles but gangs are a huge issue no matter what the colour and as far as im aware Gary glitter etc are sick individuals not gangs

Which brings us neatly to Wayne couzens.

Not one of the officers involved in his group chat about victims has ever been investigated.

Dollymylove · 21/10/2025 22:16

OpheliaIsntMad · 21/10/2025 21:39

Oh FFS
Children are being abused and you are only interested in throwing the “she’s a known racist” card
I don’t like racists but I REALLY don’t like people who use accusations of racism to cover up child abuse

This is exactly why these gangs were allowed to operate with impunity for so many years 😡

OneDearWasp · 21/10/2025 22:12

It is appaling that there is gang based CSE going on in London.

When it gets referred to as "Pakistani rape gangs" (as per OP) when all the evidence put forward so far on this thread points to criminal "County Lines" gangs, it raises the possibility that police and social services could be made to look in the wrong places to uncover offenders.

Also, isn't the allegation that some grooming was covered up in a misguided attempt to avoid the awful situation being used by racists? What would be Khan's motivation be for covering up criminal gangs?

Starconundrum · 21/10/2025 22:09

AzurePanda · 21/10/2025 22:08

@nomas the accusations concerning Khan are in the public domain. In the Express series of articles, repeated by Chris Philp in The Telegraph and picked up elsewhere.

Ched evans