Were joined by Lisa Furness from Bristols PRSC arts and activism centre to discuss Mayor Marvin Rees war on public street art in the citys Bearpit. Lisa also introduces a series of four documentary films being screened over the next two months on Thursday evenings at PRSC https://prsc.org.uk/events/
Eddie Clarke from The Arc Bar and Palestine Museum in Broad Street is hosting an evening discussion - Jeremy Corbyn, Anti-Semitism and Justice for Palestine on Monday 25th June Speakers include: - Salma Karmi-Ayyoub British - Palestinian human rights lawyer - Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi, Jewish Voice for Labour - Rob Ferguson, anti-racist activist - Ben Jamal, Director of Palestine Solidarity Campaign UK - Shabbir Lakha, Stop the War Coalition - Alex Kenny, National Union of Teachers (NUT) national executive The Labour right and supporters of Israel have launched a serious attempt to paint Jeremy Corbyn and the Left as antisemites. Any instance of antisemitism should be vigorously opposed, but these right wing forces are using smears to try and undermine Corbyn and the pro-Palestinian movement. They want to equate anti-Zionism with antisemitism. We wholly reject this. They are not the same. We can not let these smears be used to undermine criticism of Israel. Antisemitism is a very real threat, as the rise of the far right across Europe vividly illustrates. The Left must continue to oppose it wherever it appears. We must actively fight all forms of racism whilst fighting for justice for Palestine. This meeting is to discuss anti-Zionism, antisemitism and justice for Palestine. It is not called by any organisation. The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry https://www.facebook.com/events/1825537387508749/
Islamophobia very widespread in Conservative Party, says Baroness Warsi Former Tory co-chair says anti-Muslim abuse a problem from top to bottom in the party https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/conservatives-islamophobia-tory-party-racism-baroness-warsi-a8394271.html