The black cab drivers were protesting against plans to make large areas of the capital car-free.
However, Susan Hall, leader of the conservatives in the Greater London Authority, said the comments were “unfortunate” but he had “very thin skin”.
Tooting Labour MP Dr Rosena Allin-Khan said “walk a mile in the shoes of those of us who live with racist abuse daily, and then comment”.
We’ve contacted Councillor Hall for comment.