Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:46am on 24 Sep 2025,Wednesday International
US President Donald Trump claimed at the UN that London wants to "go to sharia law" under Mayor Sadiq Khan. Trump also criticised UN support for asylum seekers. A spokesperson for Khan called the comments “bigoted” and said London is safe and welcoming. Khan has faced repeated attacks from Trump since 2015, but has said he is indifferent and focuses on city issues. Experts note Trump’s claim is false. Sharia councils in the UK only handle religious and financial matters and cannot make legally binding decisions. UK courts remain the only legal authority for binding rulings. (PC: BBC)
