WAST statement in response to the far right riots

At WAST we are horrified by the far-right violence happening in Greater Manchester and across the country. We stand in solidarity with all members of our network. 

We stand with everyone affected by the ongoing attacks. Many of the people affected are seeking sanctuary in the UK after fleeing danger and persecution.

We stand against the culture of fear created by these events.

We echo the Runnymede Trust and other migrant rights and racial justice charities in calling for parliament to be recalled, and for zero tolerance on far-right, racist and anti-migrant narratives.

For the latest updates on the far-right violence and locations of possible attacks, please see Hope not Hate.

Here are some ways you can take action:

Email your MP urging them to prioritise community cohesion via Hope not Hate.

Learn how to change minds on migration via Praxis.

Access information on responding to hate crimes, and report hate crimes via SARI