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:
The Rights Removal Bill: What’s Next?
Join the Community Policy Forum as we discuss the Rights Removal Bill. Why has the bill been shelved, what is next for the bill, and how can we keep the fight to preserve our rights going? Guests:
Rights Removal Bill “shelved”
By Isobel Ingham-Barrow As civil society were gearing up for the second reading of the Rights Removal Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 12th September, it emerged that the bill has been “shelved”. For an overview of where the Rights Removal Bill has come from and what it contains, read our explainer here. While […]
Understanding the Far-Right and Islamophobia | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 6
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing Islamophobia and the far-right. What is the nature of the far-right movement and how does it drive anti-Muslim hatred in the UK? Guests: Dr Chris Allen: Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Leicester Faiza Mukith: CEO of the Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU) Kazim Ukka […]
Long Read Explainer: The Rights Removal Bill
2022 has been a busy year for the Government attempting to reduce the rights of the public, avoid accountability, and increase its own powers. In the last six months, we have seen the Policing Bill, the Elections Bill, the Nationality and Borders Bill, and the Judicial Review and Courts Bill all become law. Each of them damage our […]
Short(ish) Read Explainer: The Rights Removal Bill
2022 has been a busy year for the Government attempting to reduce the rights of the public, avoid accountability, and increase its own powers. In the last six months, the Policing Bill, the Elections Bill, the Nationality and Borders Bill, and the Judicial Review and Courts Bill have all become law. Each of them damages our democracy […]
Islamophobia Through the Lens of Women’s Rights | ‘Community Policy Speaks’ Podcast Episode 5
Join the Community Policy Forum for our podcast discussing Islamophobia in the name of women’s rights. How has the overturning of Roe v. Wade perpetuated Islamophobic tropes and how does Islamophobia impact Muslim women, in general? Guests: Naz Shah MP – Co-Chair of the APPG on British Muslims Dr Sara R. Farris – Sociologist and […]
Populism, public opinion, and the mainstreaming of the far right: The ‘immigration issue’ and the construction of a reactionary ‘people’
Author: Dr Aurelien Mondon Original Source: Mondon, A. (2022). Populism, public opinion, and the mainstreaming of the far right: The ‘immigration issue’ and the construction of a reactionary ‘people.’ Politics. https://doi.org/10.1177/02633957221104726 This is an excerpt from the original article. You can download the full article below: The s