Motivational Speaker & Therapist Specialising in Equality Diversity Inclusion and Addiction as well as specialising in delivering training for Substance Misuse, Addiction & EDI.
I just listened to the news, and it wasn't surprising to hear that independent candidates in the UK general election are being labeled as "pro-Palestinian." This labeling seems intentional, aimed at creating division, even though the newly elected members have only just started their terms. It's important to recognise that for many, the vote wasn't solely about Palestine. It was also about showing that the Muslim community will not automatically support Labour, as has often been the case in the past. This vote signals that both incoming and outgoing parties must represent the community's needs and not support actions complicit in genocide. It also emphasises the importance of bridging divisions and uniting communities. We shouldn't only focus on the negatives, which represent a small minority. We should also highlight the positive contributions of Muslims, such as their involvement in charitable causes, donating billions to various global initiatives every year, and their significant contributions to fields like math and science. Additionally, the majority of Muslims actively contribute to the UK economy just to name a few. #workingtogether #equalitydiversityandinclusion