Tragedy leaves more than grief in its wake, because it also exposes the values, failures and instincts of the society that responds to it. In Southampton, that loss was the life of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student with a future ahead of him, a son and a friend whose murder in December 2025 created profoundContinue reading “Henry Novak: How the Mainstreamed Far Right Turns Tragedy into Division”
Tag Archives: Identify
Preventing Progress: Why the New Independent Commissioner Faces an Identity Crisis
The post explores the new Prevent Commissioner’s role, calling for visible independence and a move away from confusing Whitehall jargon. It highlights the importance of addressing the ‘Mainstreamed Far-Right’ and argues that lasting community safety is built on faith literacy, trust, and real engagement rather than just top-down policy.
Walking Together in a Time of Fear
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”
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.
Ramadan Reflections 2026
Ramadan Reflections: A Daily Pause
Throughout Ramadan, I’ll be sharing short daily videos, a few minutes of reflection on faith, discipline, gratitude and integrity.
Ramadan is not simply about fasting from food. It is about recalibrating the heart, sharpening the conscience and showing up in the world with greater purpose.
Whether you observe the month or are simply curious, I invite you to come pause with me.
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 