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Our united statement from Sheffield’s Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise, and Faith Sector Leaders condemning the recent far-right violence, racism, and Islamophobia in Sheffield and Rotherham. We stand committed to unity and, as a united front, we choose hope over hate. ⬇️

Our message is clear - racism and Islamophobia should never be mistaken for patriotism. West Yorkshire stands for tolerance and fairness. Everyone living in our region has the right to feel safe, including those fleeing famine and war. With West Yorkshire Police we're committed to

No Robert you do not get to go on national broadcasters and say one thing and try and pretend you said something else after! If you genuinely feel your comments on Sky News were inappropriate, offensive, incendiary and anti Muslim ( which they were) then start by apologising

I urge minority communities and allies not to respond to this provocation. Let the police do their job. Let the courts deal with the culprits. These arsonists pretending to be patriots are setting our country alight. Now more than ever we must be the ones to choose peace over

Deputy PM, Angela Rayner denounces far-right rioters on visit to Rotherham and accuses Robert Jenrick of 'stirring up' problems. She stressed that online and offline criminality will be met with the courts and the law. trib.al/gsIeUj9

We condemn the ongoing violent disorder which is making it such a frightening time for many in the pharmacy family. The safety of pharmacy teams is paramount and the NHS, employers, and owners must communicate this clearly and provide support. bit.ly/46AmPRV

I got called a p*ki by a patient in the pharmacy who told me she didn’t want me to serve her since I didn’t respond to her question asking what religion I am. Nothing life-threatening, so yes I turned her away. We should not be expected to tolerate racial abuse. End of.

Sheffield again demonstrates today that we will not be divided by those who want to sow fear & hate. We take great pride in being a welcoming city and celebrating our diversity. Strong and proactive policing all day. Thank you to South Yorkshire Police for working hard to keep people safe.

Thank you to each and every police officer on duty today, and over recent days. People really value your bravery and service.

The evidence is clear: e-cigarettes can help smokers quit or significantly reduce their tobacco use, thereby reducing the staggering burden of tobacco-related diseases. #TobaccoHarmReduction minnpost.com/community-voic…

A former Trump White House press secretary writes:

In defence of the police: maligned by the left for anti-black bias and the right for anti-white bias - all while putting their bodies on the line to protect the public. Here’s the truth: the vast majority do a great job in invidious circumstances thetimes.com/article/2aacd6…

There was a time when Richard Tice sought to be a moderating and modernising figure within Reform. I’m not entirely sure why he’s suddenly opted for this Bernard Manning tribute act…

Nurse hails hospital quit scheme after vape switch bbc.in/4fAxMqy

"We know how difficult it is to quit smoking and most smokers will have tried many times. #Vaping is currently the most popular and most effective way to quit so I encourage smokers to take up this great offer." mnrjournal.co.uk/news/smokers-o…

Thank you to Alternative magazine for publishing this interview with me in their first issue It covers some of my work and my views on #vaping and tobacco harm reduction colinmendelsohn.com.au/alternative/

Hear me when I say I’ve heard or read many many thousands of ex smokers say they could only quit thanks to vaping. Research pretty clear to me vapes help smokers quit.

Today marks 100 days since I officially took up the position of Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward. It’s been a hugely challenging but exciting few months and there’s so much more to come!

Public Health Minister, Andrew Gwynne MP, has responded to a letter from the UKVIA, which requested the government to include them in the formation of legislation regarding the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. ow.ly/TqFS50SYmvg