The Tories have been forced to delete a “deeply misleading attack” on London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan, mistaking a panicked New York station with one in London.
Misleading Attack Ad
The Conservatives faced criticism after posting a controversial advert on social media to convince voters to support the Tory candidate ahead of the election.
Controversial Image Used
The Conservative’s official X account used a crowded New York subway station that displayed people panicking in fear and running for their lives.
Fearmongering Image Explained
The point of the image was to compare the panic and fear of New York travellers to the alleged fear that Londoners face under Sadiq Khan’s tenure.
Caption Controversy
The caption on the ad, backing Tory candidate Susan Hall’s campaign, accused “London under Labour” of becoming the “crime capital of the world.”
Audio Mistakes New York Crowd For London
The audio that accompanied the video alleged “A 54% increase in knife crime since the Labour mayor seized power has the metropolis teetering on the brink of chaos.”
Footage Oversight
The ad included clips of people in New York’s Penn Station during a panic incident in 2017, but social media users were quick to point out the error.
Correction Made
Following the backlash, the ad was deleted, and a revised version was reposted with the New York footage removed in order to make it look more like London.
Tory Exaggeration For Votes
The video also displayed “squads of Ulez enforcers dressed in black, faces covered with masks, terrorizing communities at the beck and call of their Labour mayor master.”
Tory Party’s Prediction
According to the audio, London residents would be “Gripped by the tendrils of rising crime” causing them to “stay inside” adding “The streets are quiet.”
Tories Falling Short
The ad was slammed by Labour sources as a “deeply misleading attack” on the London Mayor as the Tories fell short of the Labour candidate in the polls.
Hall Sitting in Second
According to recent polls, Tory candidate Susan Hall is sitting behind the current Mayor in second place with just 27% of the vote.
Khan to Secure Third Term
The current Mayor, Sadiq Khan, is sitting comfortably at the top of the race, leading the polls with a firm 51% of the votes, showing the likelihood that he will secure a third term.
Knife Crime on the Rise
Although knife crimes specifically had reportedly increased last year, London’s overall security has improved when compared to the national average.
London Crime Rate Compared to National Average
According to statistics, knife crimes specifically rose by 21% in 2023, but Londoners in general are less likely to be victims of crime compared to the rest of the country.
Khan’s Support Among Londoners
Despite Khan’s inability to tackle knife crime effectively, supporters seem relatively happy with his initiatives to make London more affordable, greener and safer.
Khan Promises 40,000 New Homes
Khan has promised 40,000 new council houses to be built in a bid to tackle London’s current housing crisis, with Hall dismissing the claim as made up.
Khan’s Successful Promise
Khan’s promise came after he already successfully delivered on his promise to build 20,000 new homes by the end of 2023.
Labour Leads In Polls
As Labour leads the Tories in the polls ahead of this year’s general election, Khan reiterated his excitement to work alongside a Labour government.
Khan Blames Tories For London’s Issues
In his 8 years as Mayor so far, Khan has blamed the Conservative government for issues surrounding the city, including the permanent removal of free travel for those over 60.
Will Labour Provide?
As Khan looks set to secure 12 years in London’s hot seat, only time will tell if a Labour government will improve the city as Khan suggests.
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