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Policy | International Relations | Politics | Islamophobia | Racism | @thegreenparty PPC for Leicester South

Leicester, England

Joined January 2019

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Sharmen Rahman

15 days

It was great to join @politicseastmid to discuss @TheGreenParty approach to policing. I pointed out: 🚨we need to listen to victims, staff and all stakeholders in order to make good policy 🚨victims need to be centred and believed 🚨policing cannot be looked at in isolation when…

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15 days

⁦ @sharmen_r ⁩ on politics east this morning, brilliantly outlining our plans for #PCC and problems with decades of under investment by labour and Tories

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8 days

40,000 killed and he didn’t flinch but he almost lost some mayoral elections and now he’s “determined” to win back trust? These people do not give a shit about anything other than their own success.

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🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer says he is “determined” to win back the trust of voters angry over Labour’s stance on Gaza [ @BethRigby ]

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6 months

While this protest was happening:

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6 months

🇬🇧🇵🇸 #Leicester : Angry local residents came out in the city centre straight after work demanding MP @JonAshworth & @LeicesterLiz ’s resignation after they abstained from the #CeasefireNowInGaza vote yesterday. Jon changed his meeting to a zoom call after hearing about the protest

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The Labour Party wheel out the Chair of Labour Friends of Israel to say that “bigger and better conversations” with Muslim families are the way to win support back from Muslims who are angry about the slaughter and starvation of Palestinians and Labour failing to support…

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"We simply have to have bigger and better conversations with Muslim families around the country." Shadow Defence Minister Steve McCabe responds to reports today that the Labour vote is down in some areas with larger Muslim populations. #Newsnight

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10 months

Exactly this. Labour got rid of every single Hindu Councillor, 5 Muslim councillors and then blames the Indian community for not voting Labour. Contrition and some self reflection is the order of the day.

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For the many and not the few ❤️✊

10 months

You deselected over 15 cllrs in Leicester lad 🤦‍♂️

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Can anyone name me one single black or brown person that is willingly going to walk in to a far right march completely alone? Let alone antagonise them. No because we KNOW we would be harmed. Gideon can walk in to pro Palestine March because he knows he wouldn’t be harmed. But…

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Gideon Falter asks, would the Met police unfairly target and threaten to arrest a black person? #GMB

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2 years

Somali heritage seems only relevant when the person has committed a crime, irrelevant when saving a strangers life and sacrificing ones own. Rest in peace #AliAbucarAli

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Mukhtar

2 years

Somali hero is not trending.

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I am pleased to be @TheGreenParty candidate for my home constituency Leicester South. ✅I have always spoken truth to power; today, tomorrow & yesterday ✅Delivered as Councillor, Governor, Caseworker ✅And because @_we_deserve_ better than Tory failure and no-change-Labour🧵⬇️

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“The crown also famously features the 105-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, which originated in India” It didn’t “originate” in India, it was extorted by the British from a 10 yr old Indian boy by imprisoning his mother. Some accurate reporting on this would be great @DailyMirror

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Camilla 'to receive Queen Mother's Koh-i-Noor crown when Charles becomes king'

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2 months

Every single word @OwenJones84 said 👇🏾

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“She went on television and helped to legitimise war crimes committed in Gaza… I actually felt sick.” @OwenJones84 says Shadow Attorney General @EmilyThornberry is “not fit for office”. Listen on @GlobalPlayer @lewis_goodall

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1 year

When Harry quoted Camilla & “the pandemic of violence against women” when referencing #jeremyclarkson and that horrific article about #MeghanMarkIe 🙌🏾 Camilla had hosted Clarkson (&Piers Morgan) at a lavish lunch, the day before said article was published #HarryTheInterview

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2 years

@AyoCaesar You can’t say all that and not share the moisturiser . . .

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4 years

This made me fell really uncomfortable for some reason and I can’t quite put my finger on it. laughing at the Uber driver, the Indian take away “aww look he’s left you a little menu, as if you’re ever going to go back there” - just off @petercrouch

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BBC Breakfast

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"There's an Uber driver out there... being frisked" Prince William organised a special delivery for @petercrouch on #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast 🍛 More on his guest appearance here:

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This is great @SophyRidgeSky but you should reference the years of abuse she got from her own Labour colleagues, the leaked report and the Forde report which you barely covered. Starmer’s faction normalised this abuse. It doesn’t even get a mention - why?

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2 months

"It's one of those interviews that will always stick in my mind". @SophyRidgeSky reflects on her interview with former Labour MP Diane Abbott six years ago which left her 'utterly shocked'. #PoliticsHub 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233, YouTube

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3 years

@HannahAlOthman They heckle when he talks about nursing not being a job but a calling, &they heckle about nurses pay. Yes you’re right disinformation is dangerous, your assertion that the heckler did so when he spoke about his mum is false. 2 minutes he spoke about his mum to respectful silence

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Great to represent @TheGreenParty at Leicesters Palestine March this afternoon. According MRP polling we are SECOND to Labour in Leicester South; voting Green is the only way to vote out Jon Ashworth who failed to vote for a ceasefire, has failed Palestinians and humanity…

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2 months

My latest piece in @BylineTimes Read here 👇🏾

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14 days

My statement to this shocking news today. Leicester is a proud city of sanctuary, this action is not in our name.

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23 days

Lovely day canvassing for @TheGreenParty ’s PCC candidate for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland @quernstone36 💚🇵🇸💚🇵🇸💚🇵🇸

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2 months

I wish Labour MPs were as passionate about racism when it occurs within their ranks and not just when it’s a beating stick to get the Tories with . . . These officials are still in the party after receiving payouts.

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Diane Abbott MP

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Officials at the very top of @UKLabour said stuff like “Abbott is truly repulsive” “Abbott literally makes me sick” and conspired with media against me. Now claiming remarks taken out of context. So let’s have full publication of all communications #LabourLeaks

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So glad I watched @GarethDennis interview on @novaramedia discussing Labours apparent ‘nationalisation’ of rail: 🚝It’s not actually nationalisation as the rolling stock operating companies who own the trains will remain privatised 😒 🚝Despite using words to dress this up as…

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Gareth Dennis

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Quote from one of the ROSCO CEOs: "We welcome the Labour Party's commitment to leverage private capital to help deliver its long-term strategy for rolling stock." Until the rolling stock operating companies cease to exist, this isn't full nationalisation. And it won't deliver.

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30 days

These tweets have been up all day even though the assailant of the #SydneyAttack is neither Muslim nor Arab. But just let people think he is eh Rachel and Julia? Muslims are victim to half of all religious hate crimes and this kind of false narrative only serves to add to…

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1 month

Labour being dragged kicking and screaming to a policy @TheGreenParty have been calling for for months. Who’s showing leadership here? #VoteGreen if you care about human rights, international law and justice for all.

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Saul Staniforth

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Lammy says the UK govt must publish the legal advice it has received on whether Israel has broken international law &if they have then 'offensive' arms sales should be suspended Make no mistake, the Lab leadership has been dragged kicking & screaming to this point. Protest works

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4 months

“You might not be used to a woman speaking” “Sorry to have been a woman speaking to you” This is deranged and frankly racist from @JuliaHB1

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Dima Khatib

4 months

Journalism is committing suicide after this interview

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Sharmen Rahman

4 years

My thoughts on the #labourleaks : “Sabotage, bigotry and bullying — this is not the Labour Party I voted for.” by Sharmen Rahman

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Sabotage, bigotry and bullying — this is not the Labour Party I voted for.

As I write this, it is Bank holiday Monday and I have spent the last 24 hours totally silent but internalising feelings of shock, anger…

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1 month

@TheGreenParty is the only way to beat Jon Ashworth in Leicester South. #VoteGreen

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this same MRP poll put Greens only 6pts behind in Sheffield, and With growing support in Leicester, Birmingham, Bradford and London.

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

Yes @MetroUKNews how did the tower block “explode”????

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Lo Sco

3 years

How did the tower block explode @MetroUKNews ?

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

“Liberté, égalité, fraternité” 👇🏾Disgusted that very few in the media and in politics have called this fascism out. Easy to do when Trump imposes a ‘Muslim ban’ but harder to do when your liberal counterparts display the very same racism. #Islamophobia @UKLabour

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TRT World

3 years

"That will be a criminal offence" France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says foreign parents who complain about their children being shown insensitive cartoons will get deported

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

So pleased to join with @rita_leicester @YasminSurti @NitaSolanki12 and so many others to make a statement on behalf of women, in defiance of hate and intolerance. #Leicester #oneleicester #women #hatewontwin

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Sharmen Rahman

4 years

None of the #BBC coverage acknowledges that Boris too was a part of this. Why?

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James James

4 years

Strange that @BBCNews #r4today have not mentioned Johnson laughing at @realDonaldTrump and causing him to storm off in a tantrum. Perhaps they are worried that he won't want #OurNHS anymore?

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

So pleased for the #Sikh communities in Leicester and beyond. The contribution of Sikh soldiers to British history should rightly be commemorated and very proud to have this in #Leicester

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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP

2 years

To commemorate incredible bravery and sacrifice of tens of thousands of Sikh soldiers, who fought and died in both World Wars, Sikh War Memorial Committee Leicestershire embarked upon a project. Honour to be invited, as we officially unveiled the majestic memorial in #Leicester .

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Sharmen Rahman

2 months

💰 @Thegreenparty would reintroduce the cap on Bankers bonuses 🚆Broader commitment to public ownership of public services 🌲Real investment in a green economy that will create jobs and bring down bills

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

What kind of Leicester do you believe in? Watch the video below to see the kind of Leicester, the women of Leicester believe in 👇🏾 @rita_leicester @YasminSurti @NitaSolanki12 @melissamarch @manjkaur_khalsa @jamilaslegacy @laurielorry @RaheemaC #leicesterunited #women

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Please tune in to @BBCWomansHour tomorrow after 10.30 am. My sisters @rita_leicester and @YasminSurti who were co-organisers of the womens conference alongside myself will be talking more about womens role in the community 💪🏽🎊🎉🥳 #Leicester #sisterhood #women

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Sharmen Rahman

2 months

Backs collective punishment of Palestinians then has the audacity to write this:

@Keir_Starmer

Keir Starmer

2 months

As Ramadan begins, sending my best wishes to Muslims in the UK and around the world. You make a tremendous contribution to our nation. At this time of prayer, reflection and charitable giving, I thank you and wish you the very best for this month. Ramadan Mubarak.

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25 days

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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BBC Question Time

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25 days

“It’s an incredibly expensive way to be cruel” The Green Party’s Carla Denyer says the money for the Rwanda policy could be “much better” spent providing international aid, alongside “safe and legal” routes into the UK #bbcqt

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1 year

A complete lack of respect for the agency of the city’s minority communities - who for decades have supported Labour in the city. As well as a total absence of democracy for local members. @KirkMasterLC @thalukdar_m @ritapatel4mayor @NitaSolanki12

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Labour tells 19 Leicester councillors they cannot stand in May election

Some intend to defect or stand as independents after ‘undemocratic’ deselection of mostly BAME councillors

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@EsheruKwaku She’s right about the “charisma of a peanut” but though . . .

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Sharmen Rahman

2 months

Why @TheGreenParty ? 🍉 The Greens were the first political party to call for a ceasefire back in October 🍉The only party calling for Israel to be banned from sporting/ music events & 🍉To stop arming Israel 🍉And calling for the prosecution of war criminals

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Sharmen Rahman

1 year

It was a gift given as a mark of respect. Don’t think anyone in that stadium was under any doubt about which team #Messi 𓃵 played for and it certainly didn’t look forced. It’s ok, calm down @mrdanwalker @GaryLineker @alanshearer @DailyMirror #Qatar2022 #ArgentinaVsFrance #racism

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🚸As 300,000 more children fall into absolute poverty 🚸The Green party have committed to abolish the cruel 2 child cap

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Tomorrow, the Women of Leicester will be heard. Join us in front of Leicester Town Hall at 10:30am to hear us call for Peace, Unity & Action in Leicester. All women are welcome ✊ #leicestertogether #womenofleicester #Leicester

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1 year

Disappointed to learn that I have not been selected to continue as Labour candidate for my home ward of Stoneygate. The last 4 years have indeed been an education in politics - for the better and worse! I would like to congratulate all my colleagues that have been successful 1/2

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Every single word @mattzarb said 👇🏾 #votegreen because #wedeservebetter

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“The more people look at Keir Starmer and... at Labour’s offer, or lack thereof, they’re not going to support them in the general election.” Labour “could do anything” in government based on Starmer’s “track record of keeping promises”, says @MattZarb . @PatrickKMaguire

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Beautiful day campaigning for @PauletteHamilto in #Erdington with @Afzal4Gorton @ARMilani_ @mish_rahman @Yasmine_Dar @JermainJackman @CllrMajid @comradefraz Great to see @CllrObaida @nabeelamowlana @ShahinoorAl @SharAugust from our @LabourMuslims cohort #votelabour #Erdington

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Sharmen Rahman

7 months

French Muslim Women leading the fight back. Our bodies, we decide!

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Touche Pas À Ma Abaya

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8 months

« L’interdiction de la #abaya s’inscrit dans une politique islamophobe répressive » : le début de mobilisation est lancé ! #Trappes #islamophobie #violencespolici ères

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'The Anti-Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions Bill is Another Way to Silence Pro-Palestinian Voices' – Byline Times #BDS #Gaza #islamophobia #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth

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'The Anti-Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions Bill is Another Way to Silence Pro-Palestinian Voices'

A bill to restrict public bodies from making ethical financial decisions based on the conduct of foreign states makes no distinction between Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

A reminder that to racists, a person of colour is a target regardless of their upbringing, schooling or bank balance. Money & schooling may open doors but it does not neutralise the bigotry of those you may encounter behind those doors. 1/2 #RishiSunak #racism #politics

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I have been monitoring the below the line comments on The Spectator for a while – call it research – and noticed over past months an uptick in racist dog whistles 1/7

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3 years

Yes! Time for the UK to do the same. No one is safe until everyone is safe. #VaccineForAll

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Melissa Chan

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Dominos! The EU is ready to consider COVID vaccine patent waivers. — AFP

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Sharmen Rahman

10 days

Good day for @LeicsGreenParty 💚🇵🇸✊🏾💚🇵🇸✊🏾💚🇵🇸✊🏾

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Sharmen Rahman

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Why me? 💁🏾‍♀️Leicester South is my home so what happens here matters to me and my family 💁🏾‍♀️I have a proven track record in standing up for our communities 💁🏾‍♀️I will continue to do so without fear or favour if I win your support

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1 year

Watching @KwajoHousing on @SkyNews eloquently breaking down the crisis in the #housing sector but also the element that racism plays for #BAME people reliant on social housing. Understand the family of #AwabIshaq have also pointed to racism as a factor. Just utterly shameful

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

A polite way to ethnically cleanse a land: #Palestine #Jerusalem #Israel #Ramadan

@cjwerleman

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“I dont say let's burn their [Palestinian] villages, I just say they should get out and we [Israelis] take over their lands.”

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

We’re right here @Zehra_Zaidi , proud to say women have been at the forefront of community building in Leicester and we are anything but silent. @YasminSurti @Outspoken_rh @manjkaur_khalsa @rita_leicester @melissamarch and many many more!

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Zehra Zaidi

2 years

Outside a mosque but again presents men speaking as "one family". Don't say this if you exclude women, mothers & sisters. Feeds the narrative of who is a community leader & who speaks for the community @aliyazaidi @AkeelaAhmed @sharmen_r @rrunsworth #wherearetheleicesterwomen

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Sharmen Rahman

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Totally racist to assert that the Arabs “refuse to believe that (Israelis) have a right to exist at all”. I.e they’re all antisemites and that’s why they fight for self determination in their own land. Right now, they just want to live. So offensive and yet so nonchalantly…

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Nicole Lampert

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Some things don’t change: Israelis having to explain to paternalistic interviewers why they have to fight to exist.

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

It was the NHS’s “fantastically successful” rollout NOT the government’s.

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Jon Stone

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Keir Starmer tells LBC he’s doing badly in the polls because he's "battling against a pretty strong headwind” of the government's “fantastically successful” vaccine roll-out

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1 year

For gods sake. Kate is good, Meghan is bad. Kate eats good avocados. Meghan eats world destroying avocados. White - good. Black - bad. Kate - saint. Meghan - devil. Enough already. Like POC don’t have enough of this racial framing pushed down their throats in a daily basis 😒

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Kate 'reluctantly missed final goodbye with the Queen so Meghan wouldn't come - on King Charles' request'

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

To the young people on the streets tonight. Your distress is understandable but being on the streets now will do very little to remedy the issues that you have been faced with. Think of your futures, the futures of your friends, go home &encourage all with you to do the same. 1/3

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Sharmen Rahman

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Leicester South #VoteGreen if you want to show no change Labour the door. We have had enough of the two party austerity pact. #Leicester #PCC #LocalElections2024

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Sharmen Rahman

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Congratulations @LCFC This was my second favourite moment after the goal 👇🏾 🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙🇵🇸💙 #Leicester #Palestine #SolidarityWithPalestine #FACupFinal

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Sharmen Rahman

1 month

To be fair to @MKA_Leicester they delivered a strong message on Gaza to every politician across the political spectrum and none were given a platform; unlike the recent Concordia event.

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Majid Freeman

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🚨 I’ve just spoken to brother Razak from @MKA_Leicester and he said the reason they invited Labour’s @JonAshworth and the other politicians to their Iftar dinner yesterday was to tell them to their face that they won’t ever vote for him or anyone who supported #Gaza_Genocide .

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Sharmen Rahman

1 month

Good luck @SiddiqiSyed !!!

@SiddiqiSyed

Syed Siddiqi

1 month

I am absolutely delighted to announce that I have been selected to stand as the Green Party parliamentary candidate for Ilford South constituency at the next general election. The work to rid Redbridge of Labour begins now! Please donate to the campaign.

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Thank you to all in the city for the amazing support we have received. We are shocked and disappointed by recent decisions. Whatever happens we will always be actively working for our communities @KirkMasterLC @thalukdar_m #teamstoneygate

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Sharmen Rahman

4 years

On Eid I was really hoping to see my parents. the longest I’ve gone without seeing them in my life. But this is apparently unsafe, I can however, go to the pub and mingle with a bunch of strangers. Thank you #MattHancock for this woefully inept guidance. #EidMubarakToAll #eid2020

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Great to celebrate thie switching on of the new Ramadan lights on St. Stephens Road with my Co-councillors @KirkMasterLC @thalukdar_m . This was the result of many months and years of campaigning by Mr. Alef Uddin, so pleased it has been delivered:

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Great to see so many East Midlands @UKLabour colleagues this evening . . .

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Sharmen Rahman

1 month

A woman who made history in Leicester and beyond . . . Thinking of her family and friends

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Nirmal Puwar

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1 month

Today, a sad day, Shardaben Chandarana's (RIP) funeral. She was a leader in the 13 wk Imperial Typrewriters strike in Leicester, against the racist practices of employers and unions. U will find her words in Amrit Wilson's book 'Finding A Voice'.

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

This is such a horrific story . . . Keep wondering what if there wasn’t any cctv? These officers would have got away with it.

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Ian Dunt

2 years

This academic tried to hand a legal advice card to a 15-year-old caught in a stop-and-search sweep. Police responded by arresting her, holding her down on the floor, cutting off all her clothes and repeatedly insulting her.

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1 month

Takeaways from @RajeshThind s #Defiance : 1. Our rights were paid for by previous generations sacrifice 2. Racism has not gone away, it has changed 3. Politicians have not gone away and have not changed 😒 4. Whilst we have made progress, the permission given to otherising…

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

Leicester city in solidarity with the Palestinian people. #AlAqsa #SavePalestine #SaveSheikhJarraj #FreePalestine

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Sharmen Rahman

1 year

We graduate in similar cloaks, barristers wear similar cloaks and have never heard it being referred to as “sleazy” . . . #LionelMessi 𓃵 #bisht #WorldCupFinal #Qatar2022 #racism

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

I’d say a large chunk of the British public had an inkling hence their opposition to the invasion in the first place 20 years ago. It NEVER made sense that an act of terrorism committed by Saudi Nationals resulted in the invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

In the morning, we start working to ensure that Leicester’s precious and delicate unity is restored, the leadership in the city wake up to the reality and deal with the urgent issues so that extremism in all its forms is eradicated. 3/3

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Sharmen Rahman

2 months

🌊The Tories have allowed water companies to discharge an astonishing 3.6 million hours of raw sewage in 2023 🌊57 Billion pounds have been paid to shareholders over the last 30 years 🌊 @thegreenparty would bring water into public control, to be run for people NOT profit

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Sharmen Rahman

1 year

So proud of my amazing friend @manjkaur_khalsa & @NitaSolanki12 @AshieduJoel @Hopetraining for organising todays conference on domestic violence. Sobering to hear the stories of survivors, inspiring to learn of all the work being done but humbling to know so much more work to do.

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Sharmen Rahman

3 years

Really?!?! @UKLabour

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

It’s one thing to fast as a part of observing your religion, but to do it in solidarity when you don’t have to is quite the gesture. Hope all your fasts go well @drmahendrapatel and thank you for our allyship!

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Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE 🕉

@drmahendrapatel

2 years

Inclusivity is about allyship. As a healthcare professional & proud Hindu this #Ramadan I will be observing fasts again! Last year I completed 20+ fasts😊 I will be kindly looking to my Muslim friends & colleagues again to support me through😊 Anyone joining me? #RamadanMubarak

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Sharmen Rahman

2 months

So ironic that he’s challenging Shami Chakrabarti on racism within Labour when #trevorphillips was expelled for Islamophobia & quietly let in the back door by Starmer himself. A prime example of the ‘heirarchy of racism’ and factional implementation that Shami refers to!!!

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Saul Staniforth

@SaulStaniforth

2 months

#trevorphillips desperately trying (and failing) to get Shami Chakrabarti to condemn Jeremy Corbyn. In 2024.

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1 year

Great evening @DialogueSociety @DialogueSocLei interfaith iftar. Brilliant to see so many communities of our gloriously diverse city breaking bread together. @Outspoken_rh @GMBallentyne @ritapatel4mayor @RiazKhanLC @LeicsCares #Ramadan2023 #iftar #interfaith #LeicesterCity

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Sharmen Rahman

1 year

So proud of my amazing friend @manjkaur_khalsa & @Hopetraining @NitaSolanki12 @AshieduJoel for organising todays conference on domestic violence. Sobering to hear the stories of survivors, inspiring to learn of all the work being done but also humbling to know so much more to do

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Sharmen Rahman

1 month

What about those “fiscal rules” though?

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Allie Hodgkins-Brown

1 month

Friday’s i - “Starmer: Labour will hike UK defence spending amid threat from China and Russia” #TomorrowsPapersToday

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Such an inspiring evening hosted by @Bushraali123 -what a woman! Really uplifting speeches by @MehmoodaDuke @BooraJS @YasminSurti Fantastic to see so many amazing people @LeicsCares @women4changeLei @GMBallentyne @LCSCIC @khushsameja @homelessleics @EastLeicsNPA @IslamicReliefUK

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Sharmen Rahman

10 days

So proud of @quernstone36 and feeling buoyed by the positive response from people. Whatever happens, really impressed with how @LeicsGreenParty came together. Everything crossed for tomorrow ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 #LocalElections2024

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Dropping bombs in Ramadan . . . Just like last year. Suffering upon suffering upon suffering for the #Palestinians . When does this end? #GazaUnderAttack #AlAqsaUnderAttack

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Rohan Talbot

2 years

Israeli strikes reported in southern Gaza

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Proud to support the launch of #IAM2022 with @LCFC_Community Excellent presentations, inspirational speech by @manjkaur_khalsa and great to see friends and colleagues @vriyait @mendcommunity @NHPSuper @Outspoken_rh @ShockatP @IslamophobiaAM #Islamophobia #community #leicester

@IslamophobiaAM

Islamophobia Awareness Month

@IslamophobiaAM

2 years

LEICESTER: A brilliant launch for #IAM2022 at King Power Stadium last night in collaboration with @LCFC_Community 🧡 What a way to kick off the campaign 👏

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

This is absolutely disgusting. Even in death, Palestinians aren’t allowed dignity. #ShireenAbuAqla

@AJEnglish

Al Jazeera English

2 years

"The Israeli army is asking people if they are Christian or Muslim. If you’re Muslim you weren’t allowed in." - @ajimran Israeli occupation forces are attacking Palestinians during the funeral of killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Thank you @HajiraPiranie for hosting such a fantastic event with @UKSepsisTrust to create awareness around #sepsis . Learned so much and was humbled to hear of your person experience with it. Truly inspirational x

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

#FridayThoughts : letting your kids use your laptop is not such a good idea; #CLP meeting last night, raised my hand to speak on a serious matter. Waiting my turn, I was contemplating what I wanted to say . . . Chair: “next speaker, Yamum can you state your full name please?” 1/3

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Sharmen Rahman

1 month

Exactly this:

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Cllr Benali Hamdache

1 month

8% of the vote can equal 48 MPs for the Lib Dems or 1 MP for the Greens Ever feel like our democracy is broken?

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Sharmen Rahman

4 years

Have to say, this was an absolutely brilliant closing speech by @DawnButlerBrent . We need more of this #Dawn4Deputy

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Paul Turnbull

@PaulTurnbull67

4 years

It is always an honour and a privilege to listen to the fabulous @DawnButlerBrent in person She absolutely smashed it out the park today during the Deputy Leadership hustings in Liverpool You're a true inspiration Dawn! #WinForDawn #Dawn4Deputy @LPLGBTNetwork .

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Sharmen Rahman

21 days

I had the privilege of meeting Moath Swailem at yesterday’s Palestine march. He is an NHS doctor working here in Leicester, his family or those remaining, are in Gaza. Moath lost his mother, his sister, two brothers, his grandparents and three cousins when his house was bombed.…

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Sharmen Rahman

2 years

Honoured to break bread with @AzeemRafiq30 this evening. Your bravery, conviction and humility is an example to us all. #racism #RunRacismOut #Cricket #Yorkshirecricket

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Sharmen Rahman

4 years

2 Eids without our friends and family Entire Ramadan spent without the daily trips to the mosque, two Eids without prayer &that’s just the Muslim community. Every single community in our city has observed lockdown and sacrificed to do so. 👇🏾THIS is unacceptable and racist

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LBC

4 years

As stricter lockdown rules are announced for parts of northern England, Conservative MP Craig Whittaker told LBC: "It is the BAME communities that are not taking this seriously enough." @ianpaynesport | @CWhittaker_MP

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1 year

Something I’m proud of; bringing together women of all backgrounds with @rita_leicester to take a stand for our city. Happy #InternationalWomensDay @YasminSurti @NitaSolanki12 @HajiraPiranie @neetusquire1 @zoyashaikh89 @manjkaur_khalsa @Sarah_Westcotes @melissamarch @laurielorry

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Sharmen Rahman

1 month

Something @TheGreenParty have been calling for. It’s time for an #ArmsEmbargoOnIsrael NOW.

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Politics UK

1 month

🚨 BREAKING: The government has received advice from its lawyers that Israel has breached international law but is refusing to make it public The advice says the UK has to cease all arms sales to Israel without delay [ @guardian ]

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Sharmen Rahman

12 days

Another one bites the dust . . . #votegreen

@meadwaj

James Meadway

12 days

It’s being gutted. One wonders if any union leaders might actually show their teeth over this, having been sold the “New Deal” in exchange for quiescence over the last few years.

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Sharmen Rahman

11 months

Jamie Driscoll: “this will come back to bite Labour” - yes like it did in #Leicester . The city that won 53/54 council seats in 2019 now has 31 seats because of the undemocratic intervention by the NEC.

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BBC Newsnight

11 months

“I know a lot more about the Northeast than you” “You sound like David Brent” Labour Mayor for North of Tyne Jamie Driscoll and Starmer loyalist Paul Richards clash on #Newsnight after the former was banned from standing for a new Mayoral role

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Sharmen Rahman

4 months

Leicester city in solidarity with Palestinians today 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

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