Far-right mobilised a racist mob last night in #Knowsley Liverpool to attack asylum seekers housed in a hotel, setting fire to a police van & rioting- This is what happens when a Tory Govt is free to unleash hatred, division & demonises refugees

“If they really are refugees, why don’t they have to stay in the first safe country they reach?” “Why don’t they just claim asylum in France?” Here is my answer, once & for all. To Jonathan Gullis, and to everyone else who ever wondered. #RefugeesWelcome

Shamima Begum was born here to British nationals, educated here, radicalised here as a child, trafficked (the court accept that) & she is OUR problem & should be tried here Secret national security concerns need to be heard before that jury We can’t have second class citizens

It's a point worth remembering with Shamima Begum: whether or not you think she should return here, her case means that the UK now effectively has a two-tier justice system, with greater risks if you are from an immigrant background.

“If she was white and called Sharon from Manchester, it wouldn’t even occur to the govt to take the passports of somebody ‘obviously’ British.” Ex Lib Dem leader @TimFarron says Shamima Begum’s UK citizenship stripping is a "reminder not everyone's equal." On Global Player

For a government that doesn't like strikes, boycotts, campaigns or awareness raising of injustices - it seems to be organising really hard for them.

I think the wokerati at government have always wanted to cancel football.

I get a few messages from lovely people asking for basic info to counter hostile anti migrant narrative. So I’ve pulled this together to try and cover the typical points - hopefully it helps with those awkward dinner discussions or difficult family members.

🚨MPs FOR HIRE: a Led By Donkeys undercover investigation🚨 Watch the trailer…

After 13 years of cuts to youth services now they want to have more activities for young people? And after the Casey Report on the Met policing, he wants to give the police even more power to bring faster justice against young people? My brain is exploding.

Netanyahu just described them as the minority of extremists. Well done protestors.

Imagine having to move house, lead prayers, organise an iftaar with the family and start leading a country during Ramadan.

Disappearing schools, families forced out – how gentrified London is becoming a child-free zone. My column theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Winter is coming. Move your money.

Lots of talk about air pollution and it seems a lot of disagreement about why poor air quality is such a big deal. So, what are the health effects of air pollution? (Brace yourself, it's a difficult read but links to research included). 👇🧵

Environmental protection & conservation is important in Islam. Muslims believe humans are stewards of the Earth, & it is a religious obligation to care for the environment & the planet in a proactive manner To celebrate Earth Day, a thread on Islam & environmental action…

People will remember him for what he built. I will remember him for who he was. A Quaker, family man, committed to justice, bringing people together, allergic to excuses and the status quo. He never actually retired or stopped. He also never forgot important things about you.

"They're not asylum shoppers they're asylum seekers... That's not true." Krishnan Guru-Murthy challenges immigration minister Robert Jenrick after he claims "asylum shoppers" should seek sanctuary in the first safe country they reach under the "Refugee Convention".

🔴Jacob Rees-Mogg admits Voter ID was an attempt to 'gerrymander' elections for the Conservatives. The former Brexit Secretary is the most senior figure in the party to admit the plan's real purpose. bylinetimes.com/2023/05/15/jac…