In the wake of the Manchester synagogue attack and the arson at a Brighton mosque, Israel’s decision to invite Tommy Robinson (real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon) is deeply irresponsible. At a time when communities are grieving and seeking unity, this move legitimises a man known for fuelling division and hate. It sends a dangerous message about whose pain matters — and whose does not. Real solidarity means standing with all faith communities, not amplifying voices that thrive on fear.
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Not Our Culture, Not Our Martyrs: Britain Doesn’t Need Valhalla Politics
Before his killing, I had never even heard of Charlie Kirk. Having stepped away from X/Twitter, I had no real exposure to the American right-wing influencer bubble. Yet, in the last 48 hours, our UK media has been saturated with his name, his photograph, his story. Rolling coverage, live updates, glowing tributes – as ifContinue reading “Not Our Culture, Not Our Martyrs: Britain Doesn’t Need Valhalla Politics”
Hate Too Close to Home
Flags underfoot, refugees vilified, nurses targeted. Racism and bigotry corrodes all of us. Call it out, loudly and clearly.
Belonging in Modern Britain
Earlier today, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Margins to Centre Conference 2025 at the University of York. The conference seeks to amplify the voices of marginalised communities and this year the conference explored the theme of Belonging. Here’s the text of my keynote: =.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=.=. In The Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo writesContinue reading “Belonging in Modern Britain”
Soulful Spaces 