A source with knowledge of the security arrangements said that as well as currently facing threats of violence from the extreme far right, Khan also faces threats from Islamist extremists.
Honestly in awe of Sadiq Khan’s courage, as well as enraged that he to be courageous just do be who he is and do his job.
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Sadiq Khan has been receiving police protection, usually reserved for a handful of senior cabinet ministers or royals, since 2017.
Some Islamist extremists see Muslims in public office in western democracies as potential targets.
It also emerged on Tuesday that a man had pleaded guilty to making threats against Khan after Lee Anderson’s comments.
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed he had pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of sending communication threatening death or serious harm.
Massey is scheduled to be sentenced on 21 March at Ipswich magistrates court for the offences under the 2023 Online Safety Act.
His main concern has always been the safety of his family, and also that young people from his background will be put off entering public life.”
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