Voices on the Left: 5 blogs from the left you need to read this week
A roundup of progressive news
Racism
Tory MP slammed after saying ‘voters have a right to elect a misogynist or racist’
The comments were made by Sir Desmond Swayne
Racism is not banter, it shouldn’t take a cricket scandal for people to believe that
‘The road to a more equitable society involves an uncomfortable path, but it is a path worth taking’
Landmark report finds widespread anti-Muslim bias in press coverage
The report found that almost 60% of the articles and 47% of the television clips associated Muslims and/or Islam with negative aspects of behaviour.
‘Total hypocrite’: Boris Johnson slammed after calling for action to tackle racism in cricket
‘After his ‘burqa’ comments how has he got the brass neck to say that?’
How climate sceptic groups are linked to attempts to take control of the National Trust
The National Trust has a range of policies designed to reduce carbon emissions. These could come under threat.
Diane Abbott MP: No one in public life must endure the abuse and death threats that I have had to deal with
‘Very sadly, dealing with online abuse and death threats has been a standard part of both mine and my staff’s day-to-day life for many years now.’
Islamophobia Awareness Month: Why won’t the EHRC investigate the Tories?
if the Tory party is failing to tackle prejudice against Muslims within its own ranks, one would hope the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), would step in.
The Conservative Party’s appalling record on Islamophobia
Councillors who have shared posts calling for Muslims to be deported, described Saudis as “sand peasants” and shared material comparing Asian people to dogs have all been quietly reinstated.
Hate crimes rise to highest level on record
Racially motivated hate crimes have risen by 12%.