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TfL launches probe after video shows underground staff handing out pro‑Palestine stickers

The video, posted on X, sparked backlash and prompted a statement that political material is banned under TfL's code of conduct.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:04:05 GMT

Transport for London (TfL) said it is investigating a video that appears to show a London Underground employee handing a pro‑Palestine sticker to a passenger at a busy station. The clip, which had nearly 200,000 views on X by 10 p.m. on Thursday, shows a man approach a woman in a TfL uniform, claim she said “Free Palestine”, and then give him a sticker linked to the RMT union for placement on windows.

Campaigner Heidi Bachram posted the video, writing that political material should not be distributed in TfL spaces. Conservative London Assembly group leader Councillor Susan Hall asked TfL to look into the matter, calling the behaviour “totally unacceptable”. TfL responded that staff are bound by a code of conduct that forbids wearing or handing out political material and that the incident is under review. The Standard has sought comment from the RMT union.

Key facts

TfL is investigating a video showing a uniformed underground worker handing a pro‑Palestine sticker to a passenger. (standard.co.uk)
The video had almost 200,000 views on X by 10 p.m. on Thursday. (standard.co.uk)
TfL’s code of conduct bans staff from wearing or distributing political material. (standard.co.uk)
Councillor Susan Hall publicly asked TfL to investigate the incident. (standard.co.uk)
The Standard has contacted the RMT union for comment. (standard.co.uk)