I share the rage & grief at the murder of #SabinaNessa, a daughter, a teacher & only 28 - killed in a public place and found after so many hours.
Every year presents a horrific catalogue of violence but no change to the fact that on average 1 woman is killed every 3 days.
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We’re reminded in the murder of Sarah Everard & now #SabinaNessa, that safety is not a right afforded to all, it is a privilege.
These aren’t isolated incidents & violence does not occur in a vacuum.
The government have failed us on the pandemic of gender-based violence.
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Government policies that repeatedly dictate to us whose lives are worthy of preservation & whose are acceptable to be found dead so many hours later in a public space even in London.
A vigil has now been called to honour Sabina’s life, in solidarity against this violence.
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A few weeks ago I attended a #SaveUEL event & listened to concerns about staff redundancies at The University of London during the pandemic. I wrote to the university about their plans following the event.
I’m disappointed to learn @UEL_News is proceeding with plans.
The financial pressures being faced by universities is an expected side effect of the pandemic.
In July, EDM743 called on the Govt to provide essential support for institutions like these.
Institutions in this position have managed a financial plan to retain staff. So can UEL.
UEL students often obtain qualifications against the odds. Many are women, working class & from ethnic minority backgrounds.
The same background of many staff members being made redundant today without time to serve notice.
This doesn’t instil confidence in my constituents.
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill is being debated tomorrow.
It has alarming consequences for human rights standards - it could potentially be issuing a “license to kill” for covert ops & risks decriminalising torture in certain situations.
"It is deeply alarming that the proposed law does not explicitly prohibit MI5 and other agencies from authorising crimes like torture & killing. It must be amended to do so...”
Today in Parliament the Government are trying to legislate to prevents acts of torture and other serious crimes by the UK army from being prosecuted, if they took place more than five years ago.
The Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill.
Earlier in the year, the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor determined that there is basis to allegations that UK armed forces committed war crimes against detainees in Iraq.
In addition, thousands of allegations of torture & mistreatment from Iraqis and Afghans have been lodged against British soldiers serving in the US-UK led invasion in Iraq & Afghanistan.
We know we must never again embark on imperialist wars. All people have a right to justice.
This is a victory for all the young people who have been marching, demonstrating & lobbying MPs backed up by so many parents, teachers & headteachers.
Thanks to all who’ve shown solidarity & support. #ALevelsResults bbc.co.uk/news/uk-538106…
Following two major u-turns, there must now be full assurances from the Gov’t that decisions impacting young people will not be made retrospectively and provide much more advance notice of whether this system will continue for next year’s results.
Clarity is also needed for the thousands of BTEC students whom are not included in this latest apology and announcement. The Gov’t must ensure their decision is the same all over and does not further stigma experienced by BTEC students and leave them behind.
Tomorrow I will be joining @DavePrentis and @UNISON_TwrHmlts standing in solidarity with striking Tower Hamlets Council workers being sacked and asked to sign new contracts with detrimental terms and conditions (1/4)
Given previous representations I have made, such as on the impact of nursery closures, I have no doubt that these new contracts will disproportionately impact upon BAME and women workers on lower scale jobs, many of whom work on the frontline risking dying from COVID19. (2/4)
It will also pave the way for redundancies and job losses in the future.
If we wish to save Black lives, especially in light of the growing BLM movement, no further decisions or policy would be made without clear consideration on how they will impact on BAME lives. (3/4)