"Equal Security: London's Muslim Mayor and the King"

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"Equal Security: London's Muslim Mayor and the King"
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan, the first Muslim to hold the position, has received round-the-clock police protection due to threats from far-right and Islamist extremists, prompting comparisons to the security provided to the king and prime minister. He warns of rising racism and discrimination in the UK, citing a surge in Islamophobic incidents and concerns about divisive rhetoric leading to radicalization. Khan also criticizes the government's new extremism definition and expresses fear of the potential impact of a second Trump presidency on minorities.

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