Oppose racism

Racism and hatred of 'others' is on the rise in the UK and globally, The recession is likely to fuel it further and there has been a shocking rise in racist attacks, for example, on Polish people in the UK.

Cheap populists are making hay out of projecting quasi-racist statements, we need to oppose racism and celebrate difference.

There is a legitimate concern that globalisation and immigration can be used to drive down wages, however the way to oppose wage cuts and assaults on workers is through stronger trade union rights, adequate minimum wage, etc.

I have just signed the Liberty statement and I hope all other candidates in the Euro campaign will do so.


*"There is no place for racism and xenophobia in modern British politics.
Nor is democratic debate advanced by the denigration of the most vulnerable
in our country, including children and asylum seekers who do not enjoy the
right to participate in elections.

I promise to remember the importance of refugee protection, even in free and
wide-ranging debates about immigration policy. I will never play fast and
loose with the proud tradition of a nation that must always offer succour to
those in genuine fear of persecution."*


To sign click here http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/issues/5-asylum/liberty-asylum-election-pledge.shtml