(Jewish News) A pro-Gaza councillor, recently praised by Your Party co-founder Zarah Sultana, has been found to have breached Redbridge Council’s code of conduct after making false allegations against a Muslim Labour colleague — including claims about his alleged support for Israel and Zionism, despite his record of supporting Palestinian rights.
Local Mayfield ward Councillor Noor Jahan Begum denied distributing misleading leaflets against Councillor [Tanweer Khan], chair of Redbridge Council’s Pension Fund Committee, which suggested he opposed an anti-Israel divestment campaign supported by local pro-Palestine activists.
However, an independent investigation and formal public hearing conducted by Redbridge Council’s Standards Committee found that Councillor Begum misled the investigation, lied during the process, and colluded with her niece, who had submitted a separate complaint against Councillor Khan.
