When politicians demonise migrants, the far right listen.
When they say refugees should be “sent back to where they came from”, the far right listen.
When they complain about asylum seekers staying in hotels, the far right listen.
Let’s promote a message of unity instead.
One that tackles the issues facing us all: the housing crisis, the collapse of our NHS and the disaster of privatisation.
One that gives hope to all communities that a fairer society is possible.
Stand up to racism. Defend refugees. Inspire belief in a better world. That is how you defeat the far right once and for all.
Together with my independent colleagues, I have written to the Home Secretary requesting an urgent meeting in light of the far-right riots.
We must call out this violence for what it is: rampant Islamophobia.
The government says there are "tough choices to be made".
Where have we heard that before?
Austerity is not the answer. Why can't we invest in our children's futures instead?
The UN Security Council has finally voted for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It must be implemented, now.
It is a stain on humanity that it took the deaths of more than 30,000 people to bring this about. We will continue to campaign for peace, justice, and a free Palestine.
In London, the extradition of Julian Assange has been put on hold until the U.S. grants assurances he would not face the death penalty. Both his wife @Stella_Assange and U.K. leader @jeremycorbyn call for the case against the persecuted journalist to be dropped entirely.
The UK government knows it is complicit in the slaughter of innocent Palestinians.
That is why it refuses to publish legal advice. That is why it evades our questions in Parliament. And that is why it maligns our mass movement for peace.
End arms sales to Israel, now.
This is a war on civilians.
On doctors trying to save lives.
On aid workers trying to feed Palestinians.
On teachers trying to put a smile on the faces of children.
This is a war on humanity — and our government should never be forgiven for its contemptible complicity.
If our political leaders educated themselves about Irish history, they would treat the peace process with the respect it deserves.
My article for @theirishpost on why it is for the people of the island of Ireland alone to determine their own future.
https://t.co/YKJbPxDXBQ
In 1945, a Labour government inherited an economy ravaged by WW2. They built the NHS & the welfare state.
Crises are not an excuse for inaction. They are an opportunity for transformation.
Today, that means offering an alternative to inequality, climate chaos and endless war.
The ‘take one, leave one’ clothing rack is a brilliant example of people in Islington coming together to help those in need.
It shames our government that this initiative should be necessary at all.
Everyone deserves access to warm and affordable clothing!