Rachel Reeves Under Fire Over Ties to Controversial Leeds Community Leader
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in hot water after it emerged she has close links to a Leeds community figure accused of spreading conspiracy theories and mingling with extremists.
Leeds Mosques Vice-Chairman at Centre of Storm
Arshad Khatana, vice-chairman of the Leeds Council of Mosques and a member of Jamia Masjid Ghousia in Armley, has been snapped with Reeves over 20 times. Reform UK’s treasury spokesman, Robert Jenrick, revealed some meetings even took place at Khatana’s home in Yorkshire.
Conspiracy Claims Raise Eyebrows
The controversy boils down to Khatana’s online activity. In 2019, he shared a video claiming the 9/11 attacks were foreshadowed in American TV shows like The Simpsons. The video suggested the media was used to “psychologically train audiences” with secret “covert messages” about global disasters.
Reeves Silent as Questions Mount
Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West and Pudsey, has yet to comment on the controversy. Critics say this raises serious concerns over how her political circle vets associates, especially when extremist connections could be involved.
