Labour suspends Leeds mosque chairman over alleged ‘abhorrent views’

Labour has suspended the chairman of a Leeds mosque from the party over allegations about his “abhorrent views”.

Arshad Khatana has been administratively suspended from Labour pending an investigation, according to the Press Association. Khatana has allegedly shared conspiracy theories about 9/11 and has spoken about an “international lending mafia” run by “Zionist Rothschild criminals”.

It came after Reform UK MP Robert Jenrick posted on X criticising Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ties to Mr Khatana.

A Labour Party spokesperson said: “These abhorrent views are clearly not shared by the chancellor. She was not aware of these allegations.”

Mr Jenrick said Ms Reeves had referred to Mr Khatana as a “friend” and had gone to his house for lunch during her time as Chancellor.

The Newark MP said Mr Khatana had “abhorrent and shocking views” and claimed he had shared conspiracy theories and made antisemitic comments.

Arshad Khatana has the most abhorrent and shocking views.

So why has Rachel Reeves been “friends” with this fanatic for over a decade?

Why, as Chancellor, is she going round his house for lunch? pic.twitter.com/1Zp4Fw85f1

— Robert Jenrick (@RobertJenrick) March 2, 2026