
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is speaking to Geo News on February 14, 2024. — Screengrab via video/reporter
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London: London Mayor, Sadiq Khan has said that people of diverse background should work together to defeat the forces of hatred and division, and use force these days through the use of fake news and extremist ideology. And should be effective.
Khan told Geo News at the event where he announced a $ 1 million funding package to assist communities across London for the “love and wanted” campaign.
Sadiq Khan said he was launching the campaign to show that London is a place for everyone and will always be: Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists, atheists, homosexuals, homosexuals, Migrants, refugees and everyone who lives in London. And it is called home. The Mayor said the campaign would send a strong message to all the communities of the capital that they like and desired in London.
He said that the love and wanted campaign combines a wide range of organizations and community groups to tell the world that diversity is London’s greatest power and people of all backgrounds are celebrated and welcomed. What is done The campaign comes six months after a disorder in the UK cities and cities, and at a time when fear and division are spreading in the UK and the whole world. Since October 2023, the capital has seen enmity and rise in Islamophobia, and the increase in right -wing activity has also greatly frightened them to protect them.
Sadiq Khan said: “If you are from Muslims, Hindus, Black and a particular background, you are frightened and frightened. There has been no riots in London but we were scared. Recently, hatred against Muslims and Jews has increased. The campaign states that ‘you are welcome, loved and wanted. Celebrate.
The mayor of London said that the far right is active in England and globally but not much in London. “As Donald Trump and the Italian Prime Minister said, this is a nasty movement. We can’t be satisfied. We have no problem in London but we cannot be satisfied. The campaign is about the allies and the unions. We do not call the right wing. Before that we have defeated the right.
Sir Sadiq Khan said that the right -wing Nitovist movements have increased in the world. He said: “Some politicians win by dividing communities, standing against one community against another. The best politicians are the ones who bring communities together. I will present the potential that you can win against each other through anti-fact and anti-immigrant policies. Should not be.
The mayor of London added: “London is the largest city in the world because of incredible people living here. London people from every religious, ethnic and social background and from the whole world to make this wonderful city. Sadly, we are living in uncertain and disturbing times. In the capital, organizations and community groups are gathering that all London lovers in our great city are a place for everyone.
Amanda Boomon, co -chair of the London Jewish Forum, said: “London faces the growing challenges of social harmony, which has a significant impact on our Jewish community.” A report released on anti -incidents this week has revealed that more than half of the Jewish hatreds in the UK occur in London, we welcome the ‘love and desired’ campaign. , Which tries to collect communities and strengthen itself a common sense.
“We look forward to working with the mayor, their team and London councils to celebrate the capital’s diversity, inclusion and unity, especially at this time of uncertainty and distribution. Our priority is that It is to ensure that the London is a safe and happy city for the Jewish community, while continuing to build strong ties with other parties to create an environment where everyone feels valuable and welcome.
Abdurrahman Syed, CEO of the Muslim Cultural Heritage Center, said: “We fully welcome the mayor’s move to unite communities at a time when more unity and flexibility is needed than ever before. Finance of more than 85 985,000 through the Fund and the mayor’s Community Week will provide significant support to lower -level organizations, which will help strengthen social relations and promote social unity.
“The launch of a dear and desirable campaign is also an important step to verify London’s identity as a diversity, involvement and a city of unity. In the world facing uncertainty, it is important to reinforce the message that London There is a place for everyone.