Understanding the Leicester Tensions
Join the Community Policy Forum as we examine the recent tensions in Leicester. What has happened, what has the local/national response been, and how can such tensions be avoided in the future? Guests: Claudia Webbe: Member of Parliament for Leicester East Cllr Sharmen Rahman: Leicester City Council (Stoneygate) Shockat Adam Patel: Leicester resident, activist,
British politics and Rishi Sunak’s new Government offers little hope for minority communities
By Kazim Ukka Recent years have seen considerable progress in the representation of ethnic minorities within British politics. At the last General Election in 2019, 65 MPs from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds were elected to the House of Commons, marking a fourfold increase compared to a decade earlier whereby there were just […]
The cruel implications of Suella Braverman’s Tory Party Conference speech
By Julia Tinsley-Kent Amidst the self-inflicted turmoil swirling at the Conservative Conference, we awaited Suella Braverman’s first speech as Home Secretary with a mix of dread and anxiety. Before I dive into an analysis of what she said, it’s important to give some context on what is happening behind the scenes because this is going […]
Mental Health in Muslim Communities | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 7
Join the Community Policy Forum for our latest podcast episode to mark World Mental Health Day (10th October). What mental health concerns affect British Muslim communities, what are some barriers to Muslims accessing mental health support, and how are Muslim organisations seeking to address these? Featuring: