*STATEMENT*
1/5 We were deeply concerned by comments made by co-leader @jon_bartley on BBC Radio 5 & BBC News NW stating that he would ban halal meat
They don't represent party policy & don't fit with the values of the party. His comments have offended many Muslims & non Muslims
1/5 We were deeply concerned by comments made by co-leader @jon_bartley on BBC Radio 5 & BBC News NW stating that he would ban halal meat
They don't represent party policy & don't fit with the values of the party. His comments have offended many Muslims & non Muslims
2/5 We welcome @jon_bartley apology but are extremely disappointed that @TheGreenParty have chosen to remain silent & not make an official public statement about this despite our many requests.
We therefore for urge the party to release an official public statement ASAP.
We therefore for urge the party to release an official public statement ASAP.
3/5 The environmental crisis will not be resolved by banning faith groups from religious practices. In order to achieve climate justice, marginalised groups must be at the heart of decision-making rather than being blamed and ostracised.
4/5 We are committed to defending the rights of people of faith to express their faith including religious clothing, food & reasonable accommodation of religious observance.
5/5 Therefore, WE will be clear. Banning Halal meat is not our policy. Using such rhetoric has consequences for a society where Islamophobia is rife.
