Yesterday evening, I joined a peace and faith walk in Birmingham following the horrific attack in Golders Green. Organised by the Lord Mayor, the walk ended at Singers Hill Synagogue and brought together people of different faiths and none in a shared stand against hatred and division. I was asked to speak and reflected onContinue reading “Walking Together in a Time of Fear”
Category Archives: Hate Speech
Standing Together: Why Hatred Must Have No Home in Our Communities
Sickened by the attack in Golders Green. We must confront the rise in antisemitism and the dangerous “us vs them” rhetoric that fuels division and hatred. There can be no place for hate in our society. A threat to one community is a threat to us all and words alone are no longer enough. It’s time for meaningful action.
Reclaiming the Flag: who does England belong to?
The flag of St George is increasingly being used as a tool of intimidation rather than celebration, signalling division and exclusion rather than unity. But who does the flag belong to? This St George’s Day, we’re reclaiming the flag as a symbol of belonging, shared identity and common humanity, A flag that belongs to all of us, regardless of race, religion, colour or creed.
Hate Too Close to Home
Flags underfoot, refugees vilified, nurses targeted. Racism and bigotry corrodes all of us. Call it out, loudly and clearly.
Soulful Spaces 