A senior NHS doctor has been removed from duty after being filmed unleashing a torrent of anti-Semitic abuse against Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a disturbing central London confrontation.
The shocking incident, captured on video in Fitzrovia, shows the medical professional repeatedly using racist slurs against the prominent Labour MP while following him down the street.
Confrontation Caught on Camera
In footage that has sparked widespread condemnation, the doctor can be heard shouting "you are a racist" and making inflammatory remarks about Jewish people directly to Mr Lammy. The MP was walking to a meeting when the unprovoked attack occurred.
Witnesses described the scene as deeply unsettling, with the healthcare professional pursuing Mr Lammy while escalating the verbal assault.
Swift Institutional Response
The NHS Trust responsible for employing the doctor acted immediately upon learning of the incident. A spokesperson confirmed the individual has been suspended pending a full investigation.
"We have taken immediate action and suspended the staff member involved," the Trust statement read. "There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind within our organisation."
Political Figures Express Outrage
David Lammy, who serves as Shadow Foreign Secretary, has been a prominent voice against anti-Semitism within political discourse. Colleagues from across the political spectrum have expressed solidarity with the MP and condemnation of the abuse.
Community security groups have highlighted concerns about rising anti-Semitic incidents in the UK, with this case representing a particularly alarming example involving a public sector professional.
Broader Implications for Healthcare
The case raises serious questions about vetting and conduct standards within the National Health Service. Medical ethics experts emphasise that healthcare professionals are expected to maintain the highest standards of conduct both within and outside clinical settings.
The General Medical Council has been informed of the incident and is monitoring the situation closely as the investigation proceeds.
