Sadiq Khan is exceedingly fond of ‘diversity’, not least the word itself. Perhaps as a result, London’s Mayor is willing to overcome his aversion to Donald Trump, even when the US president is looking increasingly like a menace to global peace and stability.
“I think it’s important to show those people who believe the contrary that diversity is a strength, not a weakness,” Khan said. “I’d invite President Trump for a good curry in Brick Lane.”
Warming to his theme, Khan told LBC:
“I say in a non-patronising way, a lot of prejudice comes from pre-judging, and actually one of the joys of the great city of London is our diversity. If President Trump comes to London, it’s an opportunity to show President Trump the joys of our diversity…What I’d invite him to do is spend time in Trafalgar Square, maybe on St. Patrick’s Day or Lunar New Year, or Eid in the square, or Diwali in the square”.
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