Dorset Unison out in force on Anti Racism Day!

Last week, I was pleased to be asked to speak in Dorchester, Dorset at the march & rally to celebrate the United Nations Anti-Racism Day. There was an excellent turn out in an event which was being mirrored up & down the country and across the world.

http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/11871807.Crowds_Gather_in_Dorchester_to_stamp_out_racism/?ref=fbshr

As the General Election approaches it is important to celebrate the role of immigration in our country in order to counter the intolerant, inflammatory nonsense being espoused by the mainstream political parties.

Having watched a credible performance by Ed Miliband in the first of the General Election Leader Events on Channel 4 it was a downright shame to see Labour bowing down to the UKIP agenda with the Pledge & Mug calling for "immigration controls".

However, in criticising the Labour leadership team, I must acknowledge & welcome the speedy statement from the Labour Representation Committee condemning the production of the mug & the inclusion of that shameful pledge.

It is our role to ensure that we continue to get the message across that bankers & politicians are the causes of austerity and poverty in this country whilst immigration from around the world has only ever enhanced our society & it always will.