TfL investigates Tube worker over pro-Palestine stickers
Video appears to show staff member handing out political material at London Underground station.
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Transport for London (TfL) has launched an investigation into footage that appears to show a London Underground worker distributing pro-Palestine stickers. The video, which had accumulated close to 200,000 views on the social media platform X by Thursday evening, depicts an individual in a TfL uniform handing a sticker to a member of the public.
Details of the footage
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The video shows a person in a TfL uniform interacting with a man who states he heard her say “Free Palestine”. The staff member then hands over a sticker, which she identifies as being affiliated with the RMT union and intended for windows. The clip was shared online by Heidi Bachram, a campaigner against antisemitism and extremism, who questioned TfL's handling of the situation and stated that such spaces should not contain divisive politics.
Councillor's response
Councillor Susan Hall, Leader of the Conservative group on the London Assembly, publicly addressed TfL regarding the incident. She stated that if the individual was a staff member on duty, the action was unacceptable and requested an official response from the transport authority.
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TfL's code of conduct
In response to the video, TfL confirmed they were aware of the footage and were investigating the circumstances. The organisation reiterated that TfL staff are bound by a code of conduct that prohibits the wearing or distribution of political material. The RMT union has been approached for comment by The Standard.
Questions this report answers
+What is Transport for London investigating?
Transport for London is investigating a video that appears to show a London Underground worker handing out pro-Palestine stickers. The incident is being examined to determine the circumstances surrounding the distribution of political material by a staff member.
+What are the rules for TfL staff regarding political material?
TfL staff are required to adhere to a code of conduct that explicitly bans the wearing or distribution of political material while on duty. This policy is in place to maintain neutrality in public transport environments.
+Has Councillor Susan Hall commented on the incident?
Yes, Councillor Susan Hall publicly asked TfL to investigate the matter. She stated that if the person in the video was a staff member on duty, the action was unacceptable and requested an official answer from TfL.
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