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Absolutely shocked at the Anti Semitic incident that has taken place against the Jewish Community in our country.
As soon as I woke up this morning, I expressed my thoughts to my sisters in @nisanashim.
I’m at a loss as to what to say. We are living in what is supposed to be a civilised society. Innocent people from all faith groups predominantly Jews and Muslims in the UK are being targeted.
This is just another level though. An Ambulance that offers life and death support to citizens in our country.
Outrageous at every level and hateful. I hope the perpetrators will be caught soon and the community is being protected at this time. Even though this is London, we must not forget a community in any part of the country that is affected, should be everyone’s problem, everywhere.
We will never give up the fight to make this a tolerant country where faith groups should be able to live and thrive in peace.
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Dr Shabina Qayyum retweeted
Peterborough Council leader challenges Wayne Fitzgerald over Rylan Ray convictions cambsnews.co.uk/peterborough…
Dr Shabina Qayyum retweeted
Today, Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of Peterborough City Council has shared a statement on yesterday's conviction of Rylan Ray - a former Peterborough City Council councillor. Ray was found guilty of 23 offences, including rape and sexual assault - at a trial in Ipswich.
She said: "Hearing the accounts of the young victims of former Conservative councillor Rylan Ray has been truly heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers are with those brave young people.
"Their courage and bravery in speaking out and giving evidence is extraordinary and will have prevented even more young people falling victim, which should be commended.
"I tabled a motion in the most recent full council specifically to address such issues and will be following this through expeditiously. "
"This man abused the trust that had been put in him to commit the most awful crimes, involving children and young people who deserved so much better. My hope for those young people is that they can find a way to move on from those awful experiences and the crimes that have been committed against them.
"We all have a role to play in stopping perpetrators like Ray from being able to commit their crimes and keeping children safe. if you have an immediate concern that a child is being harmed, ring the police on 999 or if you have concerns about the welfare of a child make a referral to the multi-agency safeguarding hub on 01733 864170 or via our website:pulse.ly/v1o4xwwrmt
ALT A close-up shot of a dark brown wooden gavel with a gold band resting on its sound block on a wooden desk. In the background, a thick book and blurry scales of justice are visible. At the bottom, a green and teal curved banner features a white megaphone icon on the left. The white text reads: "Statement on Former Councillor Conviction. Council Leader Shabina Qayyum has responded to the conviction of former councillor Rylan Ray, who was found guilty of 23 offences."
As the current Leader of this council, this is my statement in full on the verdict regarding former @Conservatives councillor for Peterborough, Rylan Ray which will be published to all our social media channels shortly:
Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of Peterborough City Council, said:
"Hearing the accounts of the young victims of former Conservative councillor Rylan Ray has been truly heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers are with those brave young people.
Their courage and bravery in speaking out and giving evidence is extraordinary and will have prevented even more young people falling victim, which should be commended.
I tabled a motion in the most recent full council specifically to address such issues and will be following this through expeditiously.
This man abused the trust that had been put in him to commit the most awful crimes, involving children and young people who deserved so much better. My hope for those young people is that they can find a way to move on from those awful experiences and the crimes that have been committed against them.
"We all have a role to play in stopping perpetrators like Ray from being able to commit their crimes and keeping children safe. if you have an immediate concern that a child is being harmed, ring the police on 999 or if you have concerns about the welfare of a child make a referral to the multi-agency safeguarding hub on 01733 864170 or via our [http://Peterborough Children and Families Portal]website."
Ex-councillor guilty of sex crimes against cadets bbc.in/4kgJSde
Dr Shabina Qayyum retweeted
🚨NEW: Chancellor John Healey has confirmed that 70,000 more small businesses across the country will pay no business rates at all - paid for by raising taxes on gambling.
So proud of my friend, @andrewpakes_ for flying the cooperative flag on behalf of Govt and the Country. 🐝
Congratulations 🌹
📣 Budget day news 📣
Honoured to have been appointed as the Government’s Cooperatives & Mutuals Champion to work with the sector to help deliver plans to double the size of the mutual economy 🐝🇬🇧
@CoopParty @CooperativesUK @coopuk
Dr Shabina Qayyum retweeted
Kemi Badenoch and Jacob Rees-Mogg, both Conservatives, criticised Andy Burnham for appearing on Gogglebox
Here's Boris Johnson appearing on Eastenders when he was Mayor of London
The double standards are extraordinary.
When Johnson makes a television cameo, it's a bit of fun. When Burnham appears on television to support a cancer charity, suddenly it's an affront to public office.
It's criticism for the sake of criticism. An opportunity to be aggressive, dismissive and unnecessarily rude, rather than acknowledge that someone is doing something worthwhile.
Burnham was supporting Stand Up To Cancer. That should transcend party politics.
Not everything needs to become a partisan attack. Sometimes a politician can simply do something decent without opponents desperately searching for a reason to find fault.
Dr Shabina Qayyum retweeted
🚨 NEW: Andy Burnham will appear on Channel 4’s Goggle Box tomorrow night with Liverpool Mayor Steve Rotheram
I hope more follow suit. Nigel Farage needs to go.
Pathetic legitimisation of racism under his leadership.
Reform MSP quits party to sit as independent bbc.in/4jpdAMP
The torrent of whataboutery is off the scale after last night’s @ITV documentary about @reformparty_uk.
My husband says he fears safety will be compromised because I call it out so openly.
I fear not. My grandfathers stood shoulder to shoulder with the Allied forces in the world wars against the Nazis and I will not allow their sacrifices to be made in vain.
Dr Shabina Qayyum retweeted
Widespread institutional racism, xenophobia, sexism and hardline ethnonationalism.
Reform has not cleaned up the party in any way. These bigots and extremists are being let through, in some cases because leaders in the party have turned a blind eye.
Instead of tackling these major issues, Reform has attacked those uncovering it. This is unacceptable. No party seeking power should operate like this.
Racist Party alert 5:
@reformparty_uk’s Councillor Feeney says, “it reaches a point where you have to ban Muslims from standing for public office”
Ban
Muslims
From
Public
Office.
Let that sink in.
Racist Party Alert 6:
@reformparty_uk racism exposed by @ITV, in which councillor Feeney is heard saying,
“Ban the burqa, ban halal and I’m sorry the Jewish are going to have to put up with it as Kosher will be going the same way.”
In addition to his grossly misogynistic and sexualised comments against women.
This guy needs to be removed from public office and never allowed to stand again.
Racist party alert 4:
Inside Reform: Aspiring Reform MP calls for 'concentration camps' for migrants
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Racist party alert 3:
A @reformparty_uk councillor in Wales is seen to be trained to tackle “difficult” questions about previous racist tweets he posted on X, in documentary by @ITV, “exposed”.
He then admits that it is “common knowledge” about what is going on in the continent as his historical tweet refers to “Muslim immigrants” r*ping Sweden.