Asha Vekaria

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excited to award my kids the Burger King Peace Prize this weekend

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

A festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness and joy should always be special! Happy Diwali x

If you see this, please share it.

Then listen to the media to see if you hear them mention it.

I know many people, particularly from London's diverse communities, are feeling extremely worried following the events this weekend. It takes me back to how I felt growing up in the ’70s and ’80s, when far-right political parties marched on our streets. The leaders of the far-right are once again attempting to hijack our flag, with minorities being intimidated and fear, hatred and division being sown. As Londoners, and as proud Brits, we must unite to reject the far-right – just as we have many times before. But it’s going to take a huge effort from us all – from people of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to stand up for our British values of equality, inclusion and mutual respect. As Mayor, I'll continue to do everything I can to challenge the far-right and all those who peddle the politics of fear and division. I urge other politicians and Londoners to do the same. MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

We must unite against those who seek to divide us.

Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.

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'Anywhere But Here': How Britain's Anti-Migrant Media Consensus Is Crowding Out the Truth Britain's longstanding traditions of tolerance and compassion are being suppressed in favour of a media-driven campaign of anti-migrant hate

The real 'two tier' divide in British politics is between the wife of a Conservative councillor calling for refugees to be burnt alive, being treated as a brave 'political prisoner', and the protestors calling for the end of mass starvation and genocide, being treated as domestic terrorists

Good luck to all the GCSEers for results day tomorrow! You've already been through one of the hardest times you'll ever face. Proud of every one of you ❤️

Join us for the Association of Asian Women Lawyers' Summer Social on 24th June. Book your tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1390764005...

Beyond the runs: Virat Kohli’s obsessive intensity left indelible mark on Test cricket | Jonathan Liew The retiree’s final innings may have been unremarkable but his entire career was a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence which helped redefine Indian cricket

Beyond the runs: Virat Kohli’s obsessive intensity left indelible mark on Test cricket | Jonathan Liew

Happy birthday 🎂

Britons largely unaware of Black and Asian contribution to WW2 effort, research shows Most people do not know soldiers from countries like Jamaica and Kenya, and Muslims, fought alongside British troops The British public is largely unaware of the contribution made by soldiers from Commonwealth countries such as Jamaica and Kenya to the second world war, research has found, as campaigners say greater recognition of the diversity of those who fought against fascism will strengthen national unity. Ahead of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on 8 May, a FocalData poll for the thinktank British Future, which works to highlight integration, found “there is a strong public appetite” for greater awareness and teaching in schools of the diversity of the war effort – but a lack of knowledge about the contribution of Black and Asian personnel. Continue reading...

Britons largely unaware of Black and Asian contribution to WW2 effort, research shows

Analysis finds government stats for Black and Asian adults in England are in error due to outdated guidance. #DiversityMatters #InclusionMatters

“At the moment, this will be the first Labour Government likely to oversee a significant rise in the number of children in poverty”
Save the children UK

This must be stopped

Congratulations Adam! And to all your fellow Silks!

CHAMPIONS 🏆 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

An inspiring event at the Palace of Westminster for International Women's Day, hearing from an esteemed Panel of Asian women (including my friend Leena Savjani) discussing their journeys to leadership. With Association of Asian Women Lawyers (AAWL), City Sikhs and City Hindus Network.

What drives me crazy about the anti-DEI rhetoric is everyone wants to be judged on merit. But you can't be judged on merit if you can't even get in the door because you don't fit some prejudiced definition of who is capable and who isn't

A dictatorship hosting another dictatorship to negotiate with an aspiring dictatorship about the future of a democracy that’s not represented.

A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.

Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.

This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.

Auschwitz took time.

Full statement by Lord Watson and Prince Harry outside the court today

If a man can’t give a Nazi salute at a party for a racist convicted fraudster and proven sex offender, then what kind of sick world are we living in, I ask you.

Is it possible to take an oath without actually placing your hand on a Bible?

It’s a disgrace that Members of the Opposition have been referring to the Chancellor of the Exchequer as ‘Rachel from accounts.’

It’s misogynistic, and deeply unprofessional.

In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now

Test Match cricket at its best on show at the SCG right now #AusvInd #BoomBoomBumrah