The familiar feeling of seeing yet another high-profile elected representative publicly display such deep-rooted prejudice of Gypsies and Travellers was infuriating, yet unsurprising ✒️ GallagherGRT for ipaperviews
Like many of the incredibly wonderful, diverse people that reside in the UK, I was shockedon Sunday, dismissing the racism and discrimination experienced by the Jewish community, Gypsies and my own ethnic group, Irish Travellers.
, but the familiar feeling of seeing yet another high-profile elected representative publicly display such deep-rooted prejudice of Gypsies and Travellers was infuriating, yet unsurprising.within society. From the looks at the school gates, to being followed by security in shops, denied access to pubs and restaurants, discrimination has sadly become part of my community’s identity, exacerbating the inequalities we face across education, health and social justice.
illegal – trespassing is now be a criminal offence and means police can arrest members of the community and confiscate their homes. It felt like a direct attack on Gypsy and Travellers’ rights. When racist laws and rhetoric comes from the top of the power structure, it will infect the foundations that make up our society.
The swift response to address Abbott’s letter, with national news outlets and political parties condemning the remarks, would suggest that anti-racism is high on the agenda. However, you will notice there is a significant lack of mention of Gypsies and Travellers in this dialogue, despite being explicitly referenced within the letter.
This discourse that one form of racism outweighs another is an incredibly dangerous ideology that will harm communities like mine, who already bear their traumas in theirThe lack of inclusion of Gypsies and Travellers within the public condemnation of this letter begs the question: would Diane Abbott have been suspended from the party if the remarks were solely about Gypsies and Travellers? As an ally to the Jewish community, I welcome the swift action to challenge antisemitism, however I am...
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