@afuahirsch They would do well to familiarize themselves with the famous James Baldwin quote: “I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”
“The PM is not engaging with us. I haven’t been to a Cobra for weeks. The PM hasn’t spoken to me for weeks “
It’s “not for a want of trying”.
Mayor of London @SadiqKhan tells @GMB .
In the 2019 election i ran in an 'unwinnable' rural seat. This beautiful bunch STILL showed up, day after day in the freezing cold, fighting for Labour and fuelled with determination. The membership are a powerhouse of our movement and should never be taken for granted.
If one good thing comes from this, I hope it's greater communication between communities and the police. Perhaps regular meetings where people can describe their experiences and police can explain the difficulties they face when doing their job. #BLM
Today is the anniversary of the death of the suffragette Emily Wilding Davison whose bravery helped achieve votes for women
At this time of global protest at racism and the lack of representation, let’s remember the great pioneers of the struggles for equality and social justice
The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have urged millions of residents to ignore the government's easing of the #coronavirus lockdown and stay at home after the rate of infection was shown to be dangerously high in their areas https://t.co/7HKq2pPtZU
Some time ago I visited The International Slavery Museum in Liverpool. I found it extremely upsetting. Today, some have expressed upset at the toppling of a slave trader's statue in Bristol, I suggest you visit this museum & then re-assess your priorities. #BlackLivesMatterUK
Many thanks to @RLong_Bailey for joining the session & making such a positive contribution to today’s meeting with @LivPaCL8.
So many good people today on the zoom highlighting so many issues.
Colonel barnes did go back with his wife and my 2 sisters to continue in the Jamaican army after his posting... I stayed here by myself at 17 to play for watford.
When a government is determined to put its people first, Coronavirus can be tackled.
Unfortunately, our government has failed to put people first.
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