This audio, identified as false and described as "artificial audio" by the Metropolitan Police (Met), has been circulated and amplified by a far-right group. Despite the controversy surrounding this fake audio, the Met has determined that it does not constitute a criminal offense.
Sadiq Khan's office has acknowledged the circulation of this false material and expressed concern over its spread. In response to the fake audio, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat urged people not to repost or amplify it.
The emergence of this fake audio coincides with the Met's preparation for a significant security operation in London during Armistice Day, amidst concerns about potential clashes with far-right groups. The fake audio clip falsely suggests a comparison in importance between Remembrance events and the pro-Palestinian demonstration, implying that the mayor was calling for a rescheduling of Remembrance events.
The Met has deployed nearly 2,000 officers across central London for Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. They continue to review online content and material referred to them, with a commitment to investigate and take enforcement action where criminal offenses are identified.