Afzal Khan MP @Afzal4Gorton@respublicae.eu

I've been campaigning for a peaceful future in Palestine and Israel for decades.
Here's a response I received from
https://nitter.cz/David_Cameron
's office in June 2010. Until today, I didn't expect I would be writing to him again on this...

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724124600609423394#m

[2023-11-13 17:58 UTC]

To mark Islamophobia Awareness Month, I’m exploring the meaning of Islamophobia and how it continues to permeate all facets of society, having a negative effect on British Muslims in their everyday lives. 👇
https://nitter.cz/search?q=%23IAM2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057190531535287#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: 26% of Britons harbour negative feelings towards Muslims.

Looking deeper into everyday life, 69% of Muslims have suffered from discrimination in the workplace and more than two-thirds of Muslim communities in the UK live in areas with the highest rates of unemployment. #IAM2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057191886266562#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: It’s crucial to define Islamophobia. Without it, abuse towards Muslims can be distorted by the media or dismissed by people in power.

It's more than the violent increase in hate crimes directed towards Muslims - it's also discrimination in housing, education, employment #IAM2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057193517822043#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: Highlighting the structural nature of Islamophobia has been subject of debate for decades. #IAM2023

In 2019, following consultation with academics, community representatives and legal professionals, the @APPGBritMuslims proposed the following definition of Islamophobia:

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057194750988627#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: It has since become the preeminent reference point for Islamophobia discourse in the UK and is crucial in legitimising discourse about Islamophobia as a broader cultural phenomenon, reinforced by constructs, that stigmatise, marginalise and discriminate against Muslims. #IAM2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057196697170021#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: The definition has been adopted by almost every political party, with the exception of the Tories, as well as trade unions and local authorities.

I am proud of the progress that we've made so far, but we can do so much more and it starts with recognising the problem. #IAM2023

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057198538477956#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: Fighting Islamophobia in Britain has been a priority for me throughout my career, which is why this #IAM2023, I am continuing my efforts to urge all those who have not adopted the definition to do so.

In order to stamp out this hatred, we must understand it and define it first.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724057200681681205#m

[2023-11-13 13:30 UTC]

It was an honour to lay a wreath on behalf of
https://nitter.cz/GwynneMP
and myself at Levenshulme St Peter's Annual Remembrance Service this weekend.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724080960809918686#m

[2023-11-13 15:05 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: In November, we honour all those who have served in the armed forces and especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country and defend our freedom. In particular, I honour my father, a Commonwealth soldier who fought in the Second World War.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724080963519398144#m

[2023-11-13 15:05 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: You can read my thoughts on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday on my website 👉🏾 https://buff.ly/3QVn57B

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724080964941283523#m

[2023-11-13 15:05 UTC]

R to @Afzal4Gorton: Thanks to Rev George Reeves and @LevenshulmeChu1 for organising the service, and Tony Gribben for the photos.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724080966488973481#m

[2023-11-13 15:05 UTC]

There are 350 Tory MPs.
Is
https://nitter.cz/RishiSunak
saying that there is not one good enough to be Foreign Secretary?

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1724007175079567574#m

[2023-11-13 10:11 UTC]

RT by @Afzal4Gorton: A few weeks ago, Rishi Sunak said David Cameron was part of a failed status quo, now he’s bringing him back as his life raft.

This puts to bed the Prime Minister's laughable claim to offer change from 13 years of Tory failure.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/patmcfaddenmp/status/1724016777275875630#m

[2023-11-13 10:50 UTC]

RT by @Afzal4Gorton: Wishing Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across Britain and the world a joyful and peaceful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/UKLabour/status/1723430394123493608#m

[2023-11-11 20:00 UTC]

Are you a
https://nitter.cz/Clarion_Group
tenant in Gorton? Your Housing Assoication will be holding two action days on the estate in the next month.
More details 👇🏾

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1723356168481894892#m

[2023-11-11 15:05 UTC]

This Remembrance Day, I'm thinking about sacrifice, the sanctity of life and the responsibility we all play in promoting peace.
You can read my reflections on Remembrance Day this year here 👇
https://www.afzalkhan.org.uk/news/2023/11/11/remembrance-day-2023/

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1723298776444473348#m

[2023-11-11 11:17 UTC]

Great to meet with clean air activists this afternoon to discuss local solutions to air pollution alongside
https://nitter.cz/AndyBurnhamGM
and
https://nitter.cz/CllrTR
.
Air pollution is not only a health issue, but a social justice issue.
Great work done by all and let's make MCR healthier and cleaner. 🌬️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1723007547265732950#m

[2023-11-10 15:59 UTC]

As the winter sets in, I know many of my constituents will struggle with ongoing cost of living crisis.
I have collated a list of financial and wellbeing support services available to help people in Manchester Gorton who are struggling here 👇
https://www.afzalkhan.org.uk/cost-of-living-crisis-support-and-advice-2/

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1722979677440975139#m

[2023-11-10 14:09 UTC]

Great to speak at the
https://nitter.cz/britishchambers
International Trade Week reception.
Labour is committed to taking a leading role in driving exports and making sure British businesses in every corner of the UK are seeing the economic benefits of better trading relationships.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.cz/Afzal4Gorton/status/1722643240115917127#m

[2023-11-09 15:52 UTC]