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.
Our elders were invited to this country after hundreds of years of colonial rule that contributed to the industrial revolution. They worked the most difficult jobs in factories for paltry pay. We contribute billions to the economy today. We built Britain and we aren't going away.
The place set alight last night was Citizens Advice, Sunderland. Its manager this morning told me they’re devastated and now trying to figure out how to help the people they were supposed to see #sunderland
*leaving my job at the end of this week, working alongside ex-offenders etc*
*making coffee, pouring kettle*
Colleague: do you reckon it would be assualt if I poured that all over you
Me: yeah probs
Colleague: might stop you from leaving us though haha
Me: yea maybe aha