British Transport Police (BTP) are investigating after a Tube driver reportedly led a chant of “free, free Palestine” on a London Underground train on Saturday as up to 100,000 protesters took to the streets.
The force said it was aware of footage circulating on social media which suggests chants were being led by the driver over the intercom and sung by passengers on a packed Tube as protesters headed to Marble Arch to take part in a pro-Palestine rally.
The driver has been criticised by Minister for London Paul Scully, who said said staff should “focus on the day job” and warned against stoking tension in the capital.
As up to 100,000 protesters took part in the pro-Palestinian demonstration, footage posted online by journalist Ruby Lott-Lavigna appeared to show the chant being led over the train’s speaker system.
The driver of the Central line service said “free, free” to which the passengers responded “Palestine” – a popular chant at protests.
He added: “Hope you all have a blessed day. Look after yourselves. Keep all those people in your prayers.”
London Tube driver investigated after ‘leading free Palestine chant’ | Evening Standard
