West Lothian Community Race Forum
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The Forum was set up to promote and enhance understanding and awareness of race and race equality and to celebrate diversity in West Lothian through promoting and aiding the integration of all cultures into the community. www.wlcrf.org.uk
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When it comes to peacemaking, Europe’s big powers are putting their faith in strong alliances, in binding agreements and in mightier armed forces. They fear that America is on another path
The wrong sort of peace leads to the next war
Donald Trump’s approach to peacemaking ignores crucial lessons from history
econ.st
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
When it comes to peacemaking, Europe’s big powers are putting their faith in strong alliances, in binding agreements and in mightier armed forces. They fear that America is on another path
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"[China] have built and deployed more renewables than all of the rest of the world put together."
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry on China's massive investment in renewable energy.
Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/48zIWdC
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry on China's massive investment in renewable energy.
Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/48zIWdC
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"[China] have built and deployed more renewables than all of the rest of the world put together."
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry on China's massive investment in renewable energy.
Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/48zIWdC
Former US Secretary of State John Kerry on China's massive investment in renewable energy.
Watch the event ➡️ bit.ly/48zIWdC
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UPDATE - ARRESTS
Arrests are so slow so far that after two hours only a handful of around 150 peaceful sign-holders have been removed from the pavement.
Prepared for the long-haul, the foil blankets and chocolate biscuits have come out. #Terrorism
Arrests are so slow so far that after two hours only a handful of around 150 peaceful sign-holders have been removed from the pavement.
Prepared for the long-haul, the foil blankets and chocolate biscuits have come out. #Terrorism
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
UPDATE - ARRESTS
Arrests are so slow so far that after two hours only a handful of around 150 peaceful sign-holders have been removed from the pavement.
Prepared for the long-haul, the foil blankets and chocolate biscuits have come out. #Terrorism
Arrests are so slow so far that after two hours only a handful of around 150 peaceful sign-holders have been removed from the pavement.
Prepared for the long-haul, the foil blankets and chocolate biscuits have come out. #Terrorism
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Today, November 26th, at 1pm, outside the Royal Courts of Justice, we go again.
The manipulating of the judicial review over the unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action will not go unopposed.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action
www.wedonotcomply.org
The manipulating of the judicial review over the unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action will not go unopposed.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action
www.wedonotcomply.org
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Today, November 26th, at 1pm, outside the Royal Courts of Justice, we go again.
The manipulating of the judicial review over the unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action will not go unopposed.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action
www.wedonotcomply.org
The manipulating of the judicial review over the unlawful ban on direct action group Palestine Action will not go unopposed.
Lift The Ban on Palestine Action
www.wedonotcomply.org
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50 ARRESTS
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
November 24, 2025 at 11:40 PM
50 ARRESTS
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
The Met arrested ~50 peaceful sign-holders today outside the Home Office at the third of four actions in London in the lead up to the Judicial Review over Labour’s ban on Palestine Action
We will be back at the Royal Courts on Wednesday.
info: wedonotcomply.org
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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As we mark #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth, we do so at a moment when anti-Muslim hatred in the UK has reached deeply troubling levels.
Over the past year, we have witnessed a pattern of hostility that can no longer be dismissed as fringe or isolated.
📄 Read more via East London Mosque.
Over the past year, we have witnessed a pattern of hostility that can no longer be dismissed as fringe or isolated.
📄 Read more via East London Mosque.
Our Responsibility Is Shared, and So Too Is Our Future: Islamophobia Awareness Month 2025
22 Nov 2025 – Rising Islamophobia demands shared action, solidarity, and everyday efforts to build safety, respect, and unity.
www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
As we mark #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth, we do so at a moment when anti-Muslim hatred in the UK has reached deeply troubling levels.
Over the past year, we have witnessed a pattern of hostility that can no longer be dismissed as fringe or isolated.
📄 Read more via East London Mosque.
Over the past year, we have witnessed a pattern of hostility that can no longer be dismissed as fringe or isolated.
📄 Read more via East London Mosque.
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Police disclosing suspects’ ethnicity is fuelling prejudice, say campaigners
Police disclosing suspects’ ethnicity is fuelling prejudice, say campaigners
Fifty groups write letter calling for policy in high-profile cases in England and Wales to be scrapped
The police’s decision to reveal the ethnicity and nationality of suspects in high-profile crimes has had a “devastating effect” and is helping to spread prejudice, racial justice campaigners say.
The warning comes from the Runnymede Trust and 50 other groups demanding that the policy in England and Wales is scrapped, in a letter sent to the home secretary and police chiefs on Friday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Police disclosing suspects’ ethnicity is fuelling prejudice, say campaigners
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How absurd is it that people in the UK are still being arrested under “terrorism” charges for supporting Palestine Action, a non-violent group that disrupted the weapons industry, yet you can support the occupation in the UK, a pro-violent group committing terrorism daily, and be completely fine.
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
How absurd is it that people in the UK are still being arrested under “terrorism” charges for supporting Palestine Action, a non-violent group that disrupted the weapons industry, yet you can support the occupation in the UK, a pro-violent group committing terrorism daily, and be completely fine.
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What the actual?
I just read the Reform UK Manifesto again.
Nigel is a racist, NOW.
Are English people STILL this gullible and unenlightened?
I just read the Reform UK Manifesto again.
Nigel is a racist, NOW.
Are English people STILL this gullible and unenlightened?
November 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
What the actual?
I just read the Reform UK Manifesto again.
Nigel is a racist, NOW.
Are English people STILL this gullible and unenlightened?
I just read the Reform UK Manifesto again.
Nigel is a racist, NOW.
Are English people STILL this gullible and unenlightened?
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The detailed comments by government minister Alex Norris perpetuate the most racist caricatures... "If someone comes over with a bag full of gold rings." Nasty, grubby racism like something you'd find in Der Stürmer.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The detailed comments by government minister Alex Norris perpetuate the most racist caricatures... "If someone comes over with a bag full of gold rings." Nasty, grubby racism like something you'd find in Der Stürmer.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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✊Over 100 people joined the Women against the far right meeting in Edinburgh yesterday! We had panels on fighting the far right in local areas (with Falkirk for All, Perth against Racism & Erskine campaign), and on the far right threat to women, with Rape Crisis Scotland, Engender & Amina WRC
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
✊Over 100 people joined the Women against the far right meeting in Edinburgh yesterday! We had panels on fighting the far right in local areas (with Falkirk for All, Perth against Racism & Erskine campaign), and on the far right threat to women, with Rape Crisis Scotland, Engender & Amina WRC
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This friendly woman was arrested alongside her partner for the THIRD TIME under the Terrorism Act for simply holding a cardboard sign.
She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This friendly woman was arrested alongside her partner for the THIRD TIME under the Terrorism Act for simply holding a cardboard sign.
She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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She confidently explains that “the Royal Courts of Justice will sort that out next week” as she is taken away in her motorised wheelchair.
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95 ARRESTS
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
November 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
95 ARRESTS
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
Police arrested 90 sign-holders at the Peace Garden today. 5 arrests were made at an autonomous action in Hastings.
45 people held the same signs in Derry and Belfast, without arrest.
Join us on any of three days of action this coming week: www.wedonotcomply.org
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Protesters have visited the British Embassy in Stockholm in solidarity with the sign-holders arrested in Britain today.
Solidarity actions have taken place in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Finland, Canada and the North of Ireland.
Lift The Ban: www.wedonotcomply.org
Solidarity actions have taken place in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Finland, Canada and the North of Ireland.
Lift The Ban: www.wedonotcomply.org
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Protesters have visited the British Embassy in Stockholm in solidarity with the sign-holders arrested in Britain today.
Solidarity actions have taken place in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Finland, Canada and the North of Ireland.
Lift The Ban: www.wedonotcomply.org
Solidarity actions have taken place in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, Finland, Canada and the North of Ireland.
Lift The Ban: www.wedonotcomply.org
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www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Racism was never far beneath the thin veneer of liberal attitudes in the UK.
Now that veneer has gone, and the slobbering racist rabble have once again been given license by Farage and Reform the UK is a shithole infested by rats.
Racism was never far beneath the thin veneer of liberal attitudes in the UK.
Now that veneer has gone, and the slobbering racist rabble have once again been given license by Farage and Reform the UK is a shithole infested by rats.
The life and limbo of a UK asylum seeker: one man’s harrowing 17-year wait for leave to remain
Ussu fled imprisonment and torture, only to find himself treated like a liar and outcast in the UK. Here’s how he survived homelessness and horrific injury in almost two decades without a decision
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Racism was never far beneath the thin veneer of liberal attitudes in the UK.
Now that veneer has gone, and the slobbering racist rabble have once again been given license by Farage and Reform the UK is a shithole infested by rats.
Racism was never far beneath the thin veneer of liberal attitudes in the UK.
Now that veneer has gone, and the slobbering racist rabble have once again been given license by Farage and Reform the UK is a shithole infested by rats.
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"The slaughter. The massacre. The genocide. When will it stop?"
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
November 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"The slaughter. The massacre. The genocide. When will it stop?"
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
As a woman is arrested under the Terrorism Act for holding a sign, she asks when will it end?
It's on all of us to take action to stop the genocide and resist attempts to label those who do as 'terrorists'.
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📣 STUC St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March
Scotland stands united against racism, discrimination and the far right.
📅 Sat 29 Nov 2025
🕥 Muster 10:30am – Barrowlands Park
➡️ March to Adelaide Place for a 12pm indoor rally.
Stand Up, Speak Out: Unite Against Racism
Join us in solidarity.
Scotland stands united against racism, discrimination and the far right.
📅 Sat 29 Nov 2025
🕥 Muster 10:30am – Barrowlands Park
➡️ March to Adelaide Place for a 12pm indoor rally.
Stand Up, Speak Out: Unite Against Racism
Join us in solidarity.
November 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
📣 STUC St Andrew’s Day Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism March
Scotland stands united against racism, discrimination and the far right.
📅 Sat 29 Nov 2025
🕥 Muster 10:30am – Barrowlands Park
➡️ March to Adelaide Place for a 12pm indoor rally.
Stand Up, Speak Out: Unite Against Racism
Join us in solidarity.
Scotland stands united against racism, discrimination and the far right.
📅 Sat 29 Nov 2025
🕥 Muster 10:30am – Barrowlands Park
➡️ March to Adelaide Place for a 12pm indoor rally.
Stand Up, Speak Out: Unite Against Racism
Join us in solidarity.
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Previously on Bylines Scotland...
“I have experienced racism my whole life – from school to adult life. Every woman who has had a similar experience like this was always told it’s in our own heads."
“I have experienced racism my whole life – from school to adult life. Every woman who has had a similar experience like this was always told it’s in our own heads."
Strong voices, unfulfilled promises: rethinking advocacy for women
Women Against the Far Right campaign at Strathclyde University brought strong voices but were they enough?
bylines.scot
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Previously on Bylines Scotland...
“I have experienced racism my whole life – from school to adult life. Every woman who has had a similar experience like this was always told it’s in our own heads."
“I have experienced racism my whole life – from school to adult life. Every woman who has had a similar experience like this was always told it’s in our own heads."
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Nigel Farage’s biographer says Reform UK leader should apologise after fresh claims of racism at school – UK politics live
Nigel Farage’s biographer says Reform UK leader should apologise after fresh claims of racism at school – UK politics live
The Guardian published an investigation into Nigel Farage’s time as a schoolboy at Dulwich College, a private school in south London
Healey is now taking questions.
Q: How close are are we to war?
It is Labour that is the party of defence. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Nigel Farage’s biographer says Reform UK leader should apologise after fresh claims of racism at school – UK politics live
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Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
Former Reform in Wales leader Nathan Gill jailed for pro-Russian bribery
Nathan Gill, 52, is sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison after admitting taking bribes while an MEP.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for taking bribes for pro-Russia interviews and speeches.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
Who else was involved,?
Party can now add treason to racism, misogyny, islamaphobia, economic illiteracy as its electoral credentials.
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Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers
Medical bodies warn that hostility towards migrants is behind a 26% rise in departures last year that imperils NHS
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Overseas-trained doctors leaving the UK in record numbers.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
Direct result of racism and insecurity unleashed by major political parties.
Not enough home trained doctors. Takes years and high debt to become a doctor.
A healthcare crisis in the making.
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Sir Keir Starmer called for the plan to be ‘strengthened’ after the US president unveiled the 28-point proposal negotiated secretly with Moscow ⬇️
Trump: Zelensky has until Thursday to accept peace deal
Sir Keir Starmer called for the plan to be ‘strengthened’ after the US president unveiled the 28-point proposal negotiated secretly with Moscow
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Sir Keir Starmer called for the plan to be ‘strengthened’ after the US president unveiled the 28-point proposal negotiated secretly with Moscow ⬇️
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Professor Sir Tom Devine, an emeritus professor at Edinburgh University, said he was opposed to changing artefacts to suit modern sensibilities
Historian attacks ‘ludicrous’ changes to statues with slavery links
Professor Sir Tom Devine, an emeritus professor at Edinburgh University, said he was opposed to changing artefacts to suit modern sensibilities
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Professor Sir Tom Devine, an emeritus professor at Edinburgh University, said he was opposed to changing artefacts to suit modern sensibilities