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London Assembly @londonassembly.bsky.social · 18h

We’re holding the Mayor of London to account tomorrow with questions from the London Assembly at Mayor’s Question Time - #MQT. Find out what’s on the agenda: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

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Liability of fossil fuel producers in London

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London Assembly @londonassembly.bsky.social · 1d

Panel announced! See firsthand what it looks like to work together and get stuff done in UK politics at our ‘Beyond the Ballot’ event with Make Votes Matter. If you’re a young Londoner, register here: actionnetwork.org/forms/beyond...

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 1d

Two years ago, we watched in horror those appalling scenes of Hamas’s evil terrorist attack on Israel.

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Janey Little 🔶 @janeyislittle.bsky.social · 2d

Delighted to share my Federal Board manifesto! It was such a pleasure to serve on Federal Board as Young Liberals Chair and I am incredibly grateful to have support from a number of brilliant people

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks @eddavey.libdems.org.uk - we must make sure all our places of worship are safe places for all. 👇🏽

Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 2d

I am horrified by the images of a mosque in Peacehaven burning after a suspected arson attack.

Everyone should be able to worship free from fear and terror.

Islamophobia is totally unacceptable. Those who spread hatred and incite violence against Muslim communities must stop.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 3d

People spreading antisemitic hate and inciting violence against Jews are getting away with it.

We fear the government’s approach will do nothing to tackle that while undermining the fundamental right to peaceful protest.

"People spreading antisemitic hate and inciting violence against Jews are getting away with it, and we fear the government’s approach will do nothing to tackle that while undermining the fundamental right to peaceful protest.

"The Conservatives made a total mess of protest laws and left us with the worst of all worlds – wasting police time arresting people for legitimate peaceful protest, while letting others get away with inciting violence. I fear Labour seem to be following them down the same path, instead of properly reforming these powers to focus on the real criminals and hate preachers."

Max Wilkinson - Home Affairs Spokesperson

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libdemvoice.org @libdemvoice.org · 4d

Lib Dems including @libdemwomen.bsky.social’s Donna Harris and @hinabokharild.bsky.social as well as Rob Blackie and @luketaylorld.bsky.social react to appalling Police revelations www.libdemvoice.org/lib-dems-rea...

Lib Dems react to shocking Police revelations

You want to trust the Police. You want to feel like they have your back if you need them. You want to know that if you or anyone you love found themselves on the wrong side of the law, they would be t...

www.libdemvoice.org

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 4d

Thrilled Dame Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury designate.

She’s been a constant friend to the interfaith charity I founded holding the first interfaith iftar at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Bringing communities together always. t.co/JzWUtZVWhO

Photo of the Dame Sarah Mullally when she was the Bishop of London, Mayor of London, Chief Rabbi, Cardinal Nicols, Imam Mahmoud with many other young leaders from all faiths and none.

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Lib Dem Women @libdemwomen.bsky.social · 5d

We were proud that our policy motion, Defending Women's Rights Across the Globe, passed unanimously at party conference.

Here are some snippets from the proposing speech made by our Vice Chair @janeyislittle.bsky.social

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 5d

We are shocked by the horrifying attack at Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur yesterday. At moments like this, many communities across the UK are feeling a profound sense of fear and anxiety. Terrorism seeks to divide us but our answer must always be unity: standing together in condemning antisemitism, violence, and hatred of all kinds. Instead, we will always choose understanding, community and hope.

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 5d

I agree fully with Hina on this: "the right to protest is a fundamental part of British democracy.”

It's not a surprise to see the Conservatives and Reform forget about freedom of speech when it's not speech they agree with.

Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 5d

I am profoundly disturbed by calls from other London Assembly Members to ban protest against the genocide in Gaza. The right to protest, peacefully, is fundamental to our democracy. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Sadiq Khan told to ban hate marches in London following Manchester terror attack

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been told to bring an end to the pro-Palestine marches in London, which critics brand "hate marches".

www.express.co.uk

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 5d

I am profoundly disturbed by calls from other London Assembly Members to ban protest against the genocide in Gaza. The right to protest, peacefully, is fundamental to our democracy. www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Sadiq Khan told to ban hate marches in London following Manchester terror attack

Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has been told to bring an end to the pro-Palestine marches in London, which critics brand "hate marches".

www.express.co.uk

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 6d

Today I was on BBC London to discuss the panorama documentary, the Met Commissioner's response and whether I still feel safe in London as a brown Muslim woman.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 6d

About to speak about the Panorama investigation into the Met on BBC Radio London

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 6d

Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 7d

Some reflections after watching tonight's #Panorama exposing misogyny, racism and violence in the Met Police. It's appalling, unacceptable and, sadly, it doesn't come as a surprise.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 7d

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 7d

Allegations from BBC's undercover Panorama investigation into the Met Police are profoundly disturbing. We know racism and misogyny is a widespread institutional problem in all of London's public services. The Mayor must show leadership and bring real action to end this crisis.

The photos show a statement from the City Hall Liberal Democrat Assembly Members Hina Bokhari and Gareth Roberts. To receive a copy of the statement in a text version, you can email hina.bokhari@london.gov.uk

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Dave Hill @davehillonlondon.bsky.social · 7d

Audio versions of all my True London podcasts are now available: shows.acast.com/true-london Guests so far: @ellybakeram.bsky.social @lewisbaston.bsky.social @hinabokharild.bsky.social and Jenevieve Treadwell and Tony Travers of the LSE @lsepress.bsky.social #london #truelondon

True London

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 9d

“Targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle these structural issues or improve people’s lives. It only serves as a dangerous smokescreen to scapegoat the most vulnerable and distract from the very real dangers to our society.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Stop blaming migrants and tackle UK’s real problems, 100 charities tell home secretary

A letter warns Shabana Mahmood that ‘targeting refugees will do nothing to tackle’ problems with housing and the NHS

www.theguardian.com

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 9d

One year ago the London Assembly unanimously backed my motion with @inclusionlondon.bsky.social for a disability champion to lead a disability action plan. Sadly, we still don't have a champion, BUT pleased to see Disabled People's Organisations at City Hall today, getting the plan underway!

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 9d

What a dark chapter in Labour's history - presiding over the arrest of peaceful protesters holding placards rather than calling out the genocide and holding the Israeli government to account.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Arrests at protest supporting Palestine Action near Labour conference

Merseyside Police says arrests were made on suspicion of supporting the proscribed group.

www.bbc.com

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 9d

Today I wrote to TfL Commissioner Andy Lord asking him to remove the flags unlawfully erected on roads outside Merton Council. Allowing them to remain risks legitimising the weaponisation of our flag and compounding the feelings of exclusion and unease in the communities we serve.

A letter from Hina Bokhari to TfL Commissioner Andy Lord: I am writing to raise serious concerns regarding the Union flags that have recently been erected on TfL-managed roads outside Merton Council. While the Union flag is, in many contexts, a proud national symbol of unity, its unlawful placement across our neighbourhoods is part of a growing pattern of activity that is being used not to celebrate, but to intimidate. We have seen a worrying escalation in recent months of far-right groups deliberately misusing the national flag to spread fear amongst minority communities and the sudden appearance of flags in public spaces has compounded feelings of unease and exclusion.
For many residents, the presence of these flags does not signify unity or patriotism. Instead, it carries the chilling message that only some people are welcome here, and others are being marked out as strangers in their own community. This kind of intimidation undermines community cohesion and directly contradicts London's values of inclusivity and safety for all.

The distinction must be made between flags flown in lawful, celebratory
contexts - such as at sporting events or civic buildings - and those placed
without permission in ways that lead to feelings of intimidation, whether
that was the intent or not. Allowing these particular displays to remain
risks legitimising the weaponisation of a national symbol and sends
entirely the wrong message to the communities we serve.
I therefore urge TfL to act swiftly to remove these flags from public roads
in Merton and to ensure that future unlawful displays are not tolerated.
London should be a place where everyone, regardless of their
background, can walk the streets without fear.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your
assurance that steps will be taken to address these concerns.

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Hina Bokhari OBE AM @hinabokharild.bsky.social · 10d

After a couple of days in bed recovering from a “conference cold” it was nice to spend some time with @ealinglibdems.bsky.social in Southfield Ward with their fantastic councillors.

Hina with Cllr Andrew Steed and Cllr Athena Zissimos

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Luke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve been on Sutton High Street this morning with Deliveroo - to talk about the impact of delivery bikes and illegally modified e-bikes on the safety of local residents.

We had a constructive conversation about better monitoring and minimising the disruption to pedestrians.

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