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Susan Hall: Tory London mayoral candidate has been reduced to a meme
Susan Hall: Tory London mayoral candidate has been reduced to a meme
Susan Hall has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the London mayoral election. The Tory Hall, beat Mozammel Hossain, a barrister with virtually no frontline political experience, in a ballot of Tory members, winning 57 per cent of the vote. Hall has been a London Assembly member for five years. Her policies include reversing the ULEZ expansion, dealing with the housing crisis and cracking down on crime. Indeed, she said she will "hunt down and lock up" muggers and burglars by creating a special team within the Met tasked with tackling them. She is also known for trolling Gemma Collins, when she appeared on I'm A Celebrity in 2014. “OMG this fat woman Gemma is ghastly, really ghastly,” Hall tweeted, “however watching her squeal may be funny”. She also called Collins a “stupid fat blonde woman”. She supported all the best people, not, like Donald Trump and Liz Truss and once claimed the Black community had a crime problem. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter So there is a lot that makes her memorable to voters but perhaps the most memorable thing about her was how she started her mayoral campaign last month, with a very odd social media graphic indeed. The graphic showed a photo of her against a blue background. Dramatic text alongside it merely read: "Susan." It added: "The one Sadiq Khan fears," as well as "you are safer with Susan". Rather than run to cast their votes for "Susan", people found it hilarious: Upon winning today, she updated her graphic hastily and it was still utterly ridiculous: Responding to her selection, a spokesperson for Sadiq Khan, seeking a third term in office next May, responded: The Conservative candidate for Mayor is a hard-right politician who couldn’t be more out of touch with our city and its values." Being ridiculed while trying to reach high office - it is just part and parcel of British politics. Nevertheless, indy100 has contacted Hall to see how she felt about it when her campaign was originally ridiculed on Twitter. A spokesperson said: “Conservative members across London are supporting Susan because she is the experienced candidate who can beat Sadiq Khan. We are hugely grateful to everyone on Twitter sharing our message that London is safer with Susan.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-19 19:32
Par-5 18th causes havoc at British Open as Fowler and Thomas run up card-wrecking scores
Par-5 18th causes havoc at British Open as Fowler and Thomas run up card-wrecking scores
Much of the concern ahead of the British Open centered around the new par-3 17th at Royal Liverpool but the real headache proved to be No. 18
2023-07-21 05:41
Is Fortress Control Getting Removed from MW2 Ranked Play?
Is Fortress Control Getting Removed from MW2 Ranked Play?
With the addition of Himmelmatt Expo, Fortress Control could be leaving Modern Warfare 2 Ranked Play due to its boring, frustrating, and impossible play style.
1970-01-01 08:00
Pokémon GO Mega Gyarados Raid Day Explained
Pokémon GO Mega Gyarados Raid Day Explained
Details for the Pokémon GO Mega Gyarados Raid Day are explained
1970-01-01 08:00
On this day in history, October 3, 1995, OJ Simpson was found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman
On this day in history, October 3, 1995, OJ Simpson was found not guilty of the murders of Nicole Simpson and Ron Goldman
However, OJ faced a second trial the next year after the families of the victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit against him
2023-10-03 16:38
Kenya court denies bail for suspected death cult leader
Kenya court denies bail for suspected death cult leader
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) -A Kenyan court on Wednesday denied bail for cult leader Paul Mackenzie, who authorities say ordered followers
1970-01-01 08:00
Will AI Take My Job? Bosses Shouldn’t Only Consider Bottom Line, Says Expert
Will AI Take My Job? Bosses Shouldn’t Only Consider Bottom Line, Says Expert
The meteoric rise of AI has catapulted the world into uncharted territory. That’s good news for futurists like
2023-10-22 21:00
Willie Nelson's 90th birthday concerts getting a theatrical release
Willie Nelson's 90th birthday concerts getting a theatrical release
Willie Nelson is coming to a theater near you
2023-05-16 21:01
Nikki Haley says CNN poll shows Americans crave a 'new generational leader'
Nikki Haley says CNN poll shows Americans crave a 'new generational leader'
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Sunday that a new CNN poll showing her as the only GOP contender with a clear lead over President Joe Biden in a hypothetical general election match-up signals America's yearning for a new leader.
2023-09-11 00:01
Warzone Streamer Discovers Secret Attachment and Perk Buffs in New Update
Warzone Streamer Discovers Secret Attachment and Perk Buffs in New Update
A Warzone content creator pointed out several alleged stealth balance adjustments in the July 16 update.
1970-01-01 08:00
Vatrano scores on a breakaway in OT, Ducks snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Blue Jackets 3-2
Vatrano scores on a breakaway in OT, Ducks snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Blue Jackets 3-2
Frank Vatrano scored on a breakaway 2:40 into overtime and Lukas Dostal stopped 34 shots as the Anaheim Ducks snapped a three-game skid with their first road win of the season, rallying to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
2023-10-25 11:57
Bundesbank sees German economy shrinking this year
Bundesbank sees German economy shrinking this year
FRANKFURT The German economy, Europe's biggest, will shrink this year and inflation will stay above 2% at least
2023-06-16 14:41