Deputy Mayor Kaya Comer-Schwartz Apologizes to Susan Hall

Kaya Comer-Schwartz, newly appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime in London, has apologized to former Conservative mayoral candidate Susan Hall for labeling her a 'racist' and 'climate change denier' in a tweet. Hall, who chairs the assembly's police and crime committee, expressed that Comer-Schwartz's remarks put her at risk of physical harm, calling the language used 'abhorrent'. During a tense assembly hearing, Comer-Schwartz acknowledged the difficulty of public office as a woman and offered her apology, hoping to collaborate effectively in her new role. Hall, however, made clear she resented being called names by someone who didn't know her. Despite the apology, Comer-Schwartz did not retract the original claims made in the tweet. The situation highlights the significant tensions in London’s political landscape following the recent mayoral elections.