We have failed Palestine
The failure of a world that left a people’s occupied for generations, failed to recognise the state of Palestine & condemned them to constant cycles of violence
Horrific news emerging of Israel killing hundreds of children in the last few days in its latest attack on Gaza 💔

Political ideologies are not above criticism
Religion is not above criticism
But people absolutely deserve to be protected from racism directed at them because of their religious or racial identity.
Applaud the governments decision to consult on a definition of #Islamophobia

Finding the right language to emotionally connect with disenfranchised voters is a must.
Populism is using simple slogans to complex problems and using hate and division for political gain.
We need to respond with an inclusive optimistic vision of what our nation can be
At the CFMM launch yesterday

Maybe the journey will be better if we change the way we travel.
Hoping for a gentler, kinder, more thoughtful political discourse 😊