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Tube driver who led ‘Free Palestine’ chant on tannoy suspended
TfL says identification of driver followed 'urgent' investigation of social media footage, which appeared to show slogan being led over the train’s speaker system
A Tube driver who chanted“Free Palestine” on his driver’s tannoy has been suspended, Transport for London has said.
The incident was filmed on the Central line on Saturday. TfL had been investigating the footage circulating on social media, which appeared to show the chant being led over the train’s speaker system.
Glynn Barton, TfL’s chief operating officer, said: “We have been urgently and thoroughly investigating the footage appearing to show a Tube driver misusing the PA system and leading chants on a Central line train on Saturday.
“A driver has now been identified and suspended whilst we continue to fully investigate the incident in line with our policies and procedures.”
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