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Charlie Mullins Faces Scrutiny Over Remarks Towards London Mayor

Concerns Raised About Behaviour Leading to Potential Revocation of OBE
Charlie Mullins, the founder of Pimlico Plumbers, has come under significant scrutiny from the Honours Forfeiture Committee after making controversial remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan in 2022. The committee indicated that Mullins’ comments had tarnished the integrity of the honours system.

Following a heated discussion regarding London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) policy, Mullins suggested that 'someone should kill' Mr. Khan, which violated social media platform X's policies concerning violent speech, leading to his suspension from the service.

Mullins, who resides primarily in Marbella, Spain, alleged that the attempted revocation of his OBE (Order of the British Empire) was politically motivated, suggesting that he is being targeted due to his departure from the UK political sphere and his outspoken nature.

He stated, 'I’m being victimised because I left the UK and said I’m not playing the game with them any more.'

Having sold his stake in Pimlico Plumbers for approximately £145 million in 2021, Mullins has engaged in various political donations, including tens of thousands to Reform UK, a party led by Nigel Farage, with whom he has contemplated a potential candidacy.

To address the committee's concerns, Mullins offered to undergo 'gender sensitivity and diversity training', which led to the committee's recent decision that no further action would be taken against him at this time.

However, officials also warned him that he could be subject to additional investigation should any future incidents arise.

Mullins has described the committee's concerns as a reflection of a broader trend wherein individuals who express dissent against the Labour Party are marginalized.

He proclaimed, 'They think that because I’ve opened my mouth and spoken the truth, they think they’re going to shut me up.

Well they ain’t.'

In response to Mullins' situation, Farage remarked that the Labour Party should 'leave Charlie alone,' while acknowledging that Mullins may need to 'tone it down a bit.'

The Honours Forfeiture Committee had previously expressed discomfort over additional posts made by Mullins on X, which included remarks deemed 'misogynistic' about television personality Carol Vorderman, as well as allegations concerning a racially insensitive joke made during the British Curry Awards ceremony.

In their communication with Mullins, the committee noted that, despite his apologies, there appears to be a concerning pattern of conduct inconsistent with the standards expected of an honours recipient.

As a result, the committee indicated that it would recommend to His Majesty that Mullins' OBE be revoked.

In his defense, Mullins asserted that the justification for such forfeiture had not been substantiated and that his remarks are protected under the principle of freedom of expression.
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