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Andrea Knowles

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Andrea Knowles @equityandi.bsky.social · 2d

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/cr...

Create an Independent NHS Workforce Ombudsman – Protect Staff, Protect Patients!

Behind every NHS success story are staff who care deeply but work within systems that too often ignore discrimination and bullying. Without accountability, staff suffer, patients suffer, and public tr...

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Andrea Knowles @equityandi.bsky.social · 17d

THIS!

Andrea Knowles @equityandi.bsky.social · 29d

Black History Month is nearly here, and I still have availability for public speaking.

Let’s talk.
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#BlackHistoryMonth #WorkplaceInclusion #AntiRacism #CulturalCompetence #LeadershipMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #EquityInAction #LGBTQVoices #Speaker

Andrea Knowles @equityandi.bsky.social · 29d

You are superb. You are aware of this, yes?

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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · Sep 14

As Chair, here is our cross-party joint statement from the Parliamentary Black Caucus, regarding the rising threat of racism and violence from the far-right.👇🏾

The Parliamentary Black Caucus condemns in the strongest terms the recent rise in racism, abuse and anti-migrant hatred that we have witnessed in many parts of our beloved country.

Whilst all people have the right to peaceful protest, we are clear that racism, intimidation and violence have no place in our society and must be met with a clear and robust response from the police authorities.

From people being assaulted and abused in public because of their ethnicity, religion or dress, to racist graffiti sprayed on buildings, to intimidatory and violent protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, this is an alarming time for many people, especially those from minoritised communities.

We stand in solidarity with all those who are fearful, targeted or at risk.

The Government must show leadership. It must take urgent steps to reduce tensions, call out and challenge racist rhetoric and behaviour wherever it occurs, and take far more seriously the threat posed by the far right — which police have identified as the UK’s fastest-growing threat.

We also call on the public to reject the divisive agenda of the far right, who are seeking to exploit recent tensions to spread anti-migrant hatred as well as mis and disinformation. This country is stronger when we stand together.

We absolutely should have space in our country for informed discussions around migration, immigration and integration. This should be based on facts, compassion and most importantly, humanity.

The Parliamentary Black Caucus believes in a patriotism that is inclusive, welcoming and proudly anti-racist — because only unity and solidarity will defeat the far right.

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