He claimed that “halal slaughter requires certification that can only be given by supporters of Isis”, and described it as “evil”. The vast majority of halal meat producers stun the animals before killing them, just as they do in non-halal production. To carry out halal slaughter, you must be a Muslim with a certificate of competence from the Food Standards Agency, and work in an approved abattoir. Even Tesco wouldn’t employ Diane Abbott [Labour’s shadow home secretary].” London mayor Sadiq Khan is also criticised: “London is debased. And he cannot talk properly!”Facebook Twitter Pinterest Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and shadow home secretary Diane Abbott at a crime summit this month.

Source: The Guardian April 17, 2018 12:32 UTC