Dr Shabina Qayyum

Absolutely shocked at the Anti Semitic incident that has taken place against the Jewish Community in our country.

As soon as I woke up this morning, I expressed my thoughts to my sisters in @nisanashim.

I’m at a loss as to what to say. We are living in what is supposed to be a civilised society. Innocent people from all faith groups predominantly Jews and Muslims in the UK are being targeted.

This is just another level though. An Ambulance that offers life and death support to citizens in our country.

Outrageous at every level and hateful. I hope the perpetrators will be caught soon and the community is being protected at this time. Even though this is London, we must not forget a community in any part of the country that is affected, should be everyone’s problem, everywhere.

We will never give up the fight to make this a tolerant country where faith groups should be able to live and thrive in peace.

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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌹

Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom, and all those who have served and continue to serve our country.

As the current Leader of this council, this is my statement in full on the verdict regarding former @Conservatives councillor for Peterborough, Rylan Ray which will be published to all our social media channels shortly:

Councillor Shabina Qayyum, leader of Peterborough City Council, said:

"Hearing the accounts of the young victims of former Conservative councillor Rylan Ray has been truly heartbreaking and my thoughts and prayers are with those brave young people.
 
Their courage and bravery in speaking out and giving evidence is extraordinary and will have prevented even more young people falling victim, which should be commended.

I tabled a motion in the most recent full council specifically to address such issues and will be following this through expeditiously.
 
This man abused the trust that had been put in him to commit the most awful crimes, involving children and young people who deserved so much better. My hope for those young people is that they can find a way to move on from those awful experiences and the crimes that have been committed against them.

"We all have a role to play in stopping perpetrators like Ray from being able to commit their crimes and keeping children safe. if you have an immediate concern that a child is being harmed, ring the police on 999 or if you have concerns about the welfare of a child make a referral to the multi-agency safeguarding hub on 01733 864170 or via our [http://Peterborough Children and Families Portal]website."

So proud of my friend, @andrewpakes_ for flying the cooperative flag on behalf of Govt and the Country. 🐝

Congratulations 🌹

Moon over Thorpe wood, Peterborough. @TobyWoody