Nishat Siddiqi 💙 @nishat76 Twitter profile

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Nishat Siddiqi 💙

@nishat76

2 months

The USA’s hypocrisy is standard but also, WTH, Pakistan??!!

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@ryangrim

2 months

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan is currently in prison on charges of an "un-Islamic marriage," because the court ruled his wife hadn't had enough menstrual cycles between her official divorce and her marriage to Khan. I asked the State Department why it can sanction Georgia over

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Nishat Siddiqi 💙

@nishat76

8 months

A while ago I left the Labour Party over my concerns due to the rampant islamophobia I witnessed - especially toward women. Nothing has changed. Why is there no mainstream coverage of this?

Ash Sarkar

@AyoCaesar

8 months

EXCLUSIVE: Labour MP @zarahsultana brands the party "institutionally Islamophobic", says that it operates a "hierarchy of racism", and calls for an independent review into anti-Muslim bigotry in Labour.

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@TheGrayzoneNews @MaxBlumenthal @SecBlinken Well done Max- proud of you! Fantastic questions that needed to be asked

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@MichaelRosenYes @LordIanAustin Dear Michael- thanks for all that you’ve done to raise awareness of your experiences of intensive care and how the NHS cared for you. You have helped countless NHS staff who worked under immense pressure and stress by so beautifully detailing their humanity & compassion.

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@BBCNewsnight This was very traumatizing and shocking to watch - as a Muslim girl growing up in the UK I never imagined seeing young Muslim women in politics and it’s disgraceful that the Labour Party has done this for purely factional, petty and vindictive reasons to a bright, dedicated woman

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4 months

14 years ago today, my darling little brother was brutally murdered in our family home when he answered the door to 2 men. They stabbed him to death & stabbed my parents. Please contact ⬇️if you have any information that can bring justice for our family and an end to this ordeal

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@Wales_CS

4 months

Reward of up to £10,000 on the 14th anniversary of the tragic event, where following a case of mistaken identity, 17-year-old Aamir SIDDIQI was murdered at his home address in Roath, Cardiff. Mohammed ALI EGE is wanted by South Wales Police for murder. Speak up 100% anonymous.

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@SenSanders Senator, you should’ve called for a permanent ceasefire a long time ago

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2 months

@jrc1921 I’ll leave this here because I’m sure she’d want people to know

Rachel Cunliffe

@RMCunliffe

10 months

On 10 October I tweeted that Jeremy Corbyn had equivocated and deflected over condemning the Hamas attack of 7 October. It has since come to my attention that earlier that day Jeremy Corbyn tweeted that "The horrific attacks on civilians in Israel were deplorable".

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6 months

@KateOsamor Over 13000 children killed by Israeli bombs in Gaza - you should not apologise for remembering them

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This is a PFI scam. Blair used it for NHS hospitals that enfed up with debt that they are still paying today. #Labour

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@alexwickham

1 month

Exclusive: Labour set to land billions in new investment from banks and international firms within months, as part of a plan to use private finance to rebuild Britain that it hopes will avoid a need for sweeping tax rises With @PronouncedAlva @Joe_Mayes

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@meralhece Oh, I remember a guy I met who voted for brexit who regretted it because it meant he couldn’t easily retire in Spain 🙃

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@robdelaney My friend lost 14 members of her family in Gaza -including a 14 week baby. I cannot fathom how we are letting this happen.

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@judeinlondon Ok- a photo dump of some 🙃stuff he’s said about Vietnam, KSA, Iraq and of course, Gaza

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2 months

@judeinlondon @lukeakehurst This guy is problematic on many levels but this is just too much

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7 months

@OwenJones84 Anti-Palestinian racism is so prevalent and gets a free pass in the media- JHB is just one crude example

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6 months

@ApsanaBegumMP Dear Apsana- it was the labour party’s handling of what happened to you that was the catalyst for me leaving. I cannot understand why @Keir_Starmer still has not PUBLICLY supported you. I met with @jessicamordenmp who reassured me that you were being listened to 1/

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@EmilyThornberry Dear Emily, you came to Newport CLP in 2019 & I helped campaign for a Labour govt with you. I was devastated & shocked to see your justification of the withholding of food, water and power from the people of Gaza by Israel. Did you think it would gain you favour with Starmer?

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OMG @ZackPolanski is on FIRE on #politicslive just now and the #GreenParty is a credible and important movement - please consider voting for them

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@Hamza_a96 I’m sorry, did she really just say ‘Keir Starmer is a waste man’ with a straight face?!

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@jeremycorbyn The best prime minister we never had 😭

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3 months

@mysteriouskat @AMayzal You’re a writer Katherine- you can educate yourself on the environmental impact of the war on Gaza. You’ll find out, I believe in you. Kind regards.

‘Ecocide in Gaza’: does scale of environmental destruction amount to a war crime?

Exclusive: Satellite analysis revealed to the Guardian shows farms devastated and nearly half of the territory’s trees razed. Alongside mounting air and water pollution, experts says Israel’s...

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@MatthewStadlen @AyoCaesar I’m actually not surprised by this discourse - Muslims are viewed with suspicion regardless of what they do- if they don’t participate they’re not integrated enough, if they organise and vote in their interests then they’re a 5th column. There’s nuance ofc & we’re not a monolith

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@meralhece There is no justification for the horror unleashed on Gaza. You are one of the few brave politicians to call this out. Thank you.

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@nishat76

2 months

Dear Diane- you won’t remember me-I met you at an NUS black students conference in the mid 90s- you spoke to us about how we need to strive for excellence and to be united because the struggles against racism are real. You were an inspiration then and you are now.

Diane Abbott

@HackneyAbbott

2 months

Naturally I am delighted to have the Labour Whip restored and to be a member of the PLP. Thank you to all those who supported me along the way. I will be campaigning for a Labour victory. But I am very dismayed that numerous reports suggest I have been barred as a candidate.

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Much of what this labour MP is saying is factually wrong and racist - the majority of asylum seekers are from Afghanistan and Iran and he’s banging on about AS from the Indian subcontinent being put up in hotels ‘for the rest of their lives’ which is not true. For shame

BBC Newsnight

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"The Taliban and Afghanistan is a different set up." Shadow Paymaster General Jonathan Ashworth declines to rule out a returns agreement with the Taliban under a Labour government, after being repeatedly asked by @vicderbyshire . #Newsnight

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@PhilipProudfoot Queer Palestinians and Muslims that I know fully support the Palestinian cause and hate how their sexuality is exploited by those who could not care less if they live or die.

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@johnmcdonnellMP John, I really respect you so it pains me to say this- Starmer doesn’t care about what you say. I left the Labour Party in large because of the racism towards black people in its ranks

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@nishat76

3 months

Incredible beauty of the #NorthernLights tonight in South Wales. What a wonderful world.

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@Mendelpol @miqdaad The normalization of islamophobia/anti-Muslim bigotry & hate has led to Muslims being attacked and killed. This has real world implications so there’s that.

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@AaronBastani The NHS functions because it relies on the rapidly waning good will of its staff (especially nurses and drs), to work for free- so I suppose it would be good to get paid for the overtime we do. It still won’t solve the recruitment or retention crisis

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@faizashaheen Dear Faiza- I cannot begin to say how much you have been wronged by the party. Please take care of yourself and I hope to see you go on to greater success- which can be achieved outside of the corrupt two-party monopoly that passes for democracy in the UK

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@PriyamvadaGopal Thank you for speaking out so clearly against the genocide of the Palestinians when so many academics who were so vocal about other injustices (eg Ukrainian war) are silent on this.

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8 months

@DavidLammy Mr Lammy, do you think that the scale of death and destruction that has unfolded in Gaza over the last two months could have been avoided had you not so vociferously defended it at the start of the war?

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@katherineschof8 @credenzaclear2 Pregnancy and childbirth nearly killed me twice- they remain the most dangerous things I’ve ever done.

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@BareLeft @skippy_0h All I seem to recall about her was that she accidentally claimed for her husband’s porn on her expenses. Or was that someone else?

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@rafaelshimunov Some colleagues privately told me they think what’s happening is genocide of the Palestinians- others are more vocal. However, the medical profession is still by and large quiet when it comes to the assault on Gaza- especially the systematic destruction of healthcare 😢

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@FranceskAlbs It’s important that all countries abide by international law. You’re an inspiration to many - thank you.

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@LouiseEllman You don’t tackle anti-Jewish racism with anti-black racism. The labour party should be ashamed at the way it treats black female MPs #HierarchyOfRacism

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@nishat76

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Israel has stopped all food, water and power to the people of #Gaza for over 80 days. We are witnessing a genocide and for those politicians still defending it, I hope they get the chance to do so at The Hague #StopGazaGenocide #ReleaseTheHostagesNow

Gregg Carlstrom

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"At food-distribution stations, hundreds of small children stand in long lines... Gazans talk about how they collect weeds to prepare meals for children. Mothers who have just given birth can't nurse their infants because they themselves are so hungry."

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1 year

@DrPeterWeeks1 In cardiology I write to the patients with results and copy in the GP or vice-versa. I would never expect the GPS to tell them results of tests that I request. I also ask a few of my patients to contact me directly if their symptoms worsen and I deal with them. Saves time!

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@MichaelLCrick I think it was on newsnight when I heard a journalist say words to the effect of ‘Starmer said one thing in order to win votes from the left and get elected as leader, then did the opposite- some might say that’s duplicitous but I think he’s played a blinder’

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24 years ago!

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2 months

@MichaelCGlasper Thanks for showing why Muslim women are clearly unsafe in the Labour Party. The Party is institutionally racist, sexist, transphobic and not fit for purpose. It won’t say what it will do with power but from what I’ve seen, it won’t be safe for minorities or civil liberties

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@NewYorker The genocidal words used by the Israeli prime minister and his cabinet have led to the total and wanton destruction of all universities and hospitals in Gaza but yeah, let’s focus on the campus protestors because it stops us talking about the actual genocide.

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@jeremycorbyn You are a good man! Too good for politics

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@m7mdkurd @Keep_t100 Disgusting - the amount of anti-Arab and anti Muslim hatred these days is just appalling

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2 months

@PolitlcsUK @AnushkaAsthana The Labour Party is morally bankrupt - it recently had the audacity to raise money off the back of the violent and racist abuse Diane received

Aaron Bastani

@AaronBastani

2 months

A reminder that Labour used Frank Hester’s racist comments towards Diane Abbott for a fundraising mailshot just a few months ago. The two most immoral organisations in British civil society are the Conservative and Labour parties. It’s why we need PR.

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@DawnButlerBrent Don’t expect her to reply - what a nasty party labour is toward its black female MPs - I am shocked that you are expected to put up with so much gaslighting and abuse x

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1 year

@jasebyjason This alone is enough to end Father’s Day. What a waste of life. So tragic

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@marcusxdusty What is going on here Marcus?! Wasn’t she a GBeebie?

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@QudsNen We have the worst leaders at the worst time

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@OwenJones84 The accusations hurled at you are so transparently fake that all they reveal is how desperate these folk are

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@marcusjdl The way Rayner looked on passively as the police dragged out the bereaved Palestinian man who held aloft a picture of his dead mother who was killed by Israeli bombs in Gaza is enough to convince me never to vote labour again.

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@OborneTweets Reciprocity perhaps? Spain recognises the Palestinian state whereas the UK will only do so at some point in the indeterminate future, maybe.

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2 months

My ❤️

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@ZackPolanski @zarahsultana @zarahsultana you should defect to the Green Party! X

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@johnmcdonnellMP @CompassOffice @Neal_Compass @UKLabour This is getting embarrassing now. A letter. A petition. A tweet. Good luck!

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@IntegrityOK @BBCNewsnight Get real- a PPC was parachuted into Durham today who has a litany of disgusting and offensive tweets and guess what? He’s on the right of the Labour Party and so it’s no problem.

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@DalrympleWill William, I cannot describe the helplessness and anger I feel when I hear from Dr colleagues in Gaza who just want the war to stop. They are working under inhumane and dangerous conditions - all as a result of the Israeli blockade, relentless bombing and wanton destruction in Gaza

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@marcusxdusty Would the real Wes Streeting please stand up?

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@JasonReidUK @angelasmithxmp Yes and she also worked for a private water company (yes, those very ones that pump sewage into our rivers). Lovely lady.

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@David_Cameron ‘Deeply concerned’ enough to tweet about this but not concerned enough to stop arms sales to a country guilty of plausible genocide and not concerned enough to place sanctions.

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@jjaron I need some good news Jacob.

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1 year

@jewdas @LordIanAustin Perhaps we should talk about the online radicalisation of our political class when a former MP & now a Peer of the realm starts trolling a children’s author because of… Covid?

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I know a junior doctor in central Gaza- he is a kind, dedicated and compassionate person who could have left but stayed to help his community when the war started. He is in fear of being killed by Israeli bombs/ snipers. He deserves to live. #Gaza_Genocide

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@DaleVince @dimbleby_jd @ThangamDebb It’s labour v greens in Bristol. Why are you doing this?

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@nishat76

6 months

They bombed tents. In Rafah: the southernmost place in Gaza where 1.4million people were told to go by Israel. This war is an utter disgrace and I cannot understand what more it will take for people to call for an immediate ceasefire and unlimited aid for the Palestinians

PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸

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Footage showing the massive destruction that Israeli forces inflicted on the so-called 'safe zone' of Al-Shaboura camp in Rafah.

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@HadleyFreeman With your support for Allen, perhaps sit this one out?

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@robdelaney Every so often I receive messages from fellow Drs who are remarkably still working in Gaza. The massacres, collective punishment, the siege and annihilation of all infrastructure by the Israeli army has not destroyed their spirit. I’m in awe.

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Nishat Siddiqi 💙

@nishat76

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I LOVED this episode - being of Lucknowi stock I don’t know much about the history of South Indian food so I particularly liked the story behind vindaloo curries! If you haven’t already, do check out this gem of a history podcast with the FAB @tweeter_anita & @DalrympleWill

William Dalrymple

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Today we announce a new @EmpirePodUK mini-series on the British discovery of Indian cuisine: Part One: Punch & Chilli: The East India Company at Table

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@GoodwinMJ @DAaronovitch @arusbridger @prospect_uk Dear Mathew, when people don’t invite you to join them for a meal, it doesn’t make them the New Elite. There may be other factors at play here.

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This episode of ⁦ @EmpirePodUK ⁩ on the Bengal Famine of 1942 brought me to tears - ⁦ @tweeter_anita ⁩ and ⁦ @DalrympleWill ⁩ interview the brilliant Kavita Puri who documented the experiences of survivors, something never done before.

‎Empire: 170. The Bengal Famine: A Disaster on the Horizon on Apple Podcasts

‎Show Empire, Ep 170. The Bengal Famine: A Disaster on the Horizon - 22 Jul 2024

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@robdelaney A war on children A war on poets A war on lovers A war on hospitals A war on schools A war on playgrounds A war on houses A war on parks A war on universities A war on music A war on libraries A war on water A war on food A war on land A war on air A war on water A war on life

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@MarkDrakeford Dear Mark, it would be great to hear clear calls for a ceasefire - the deliberate targeting of innocent civilians must stop now.

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@ApsanaBegumMP @Keir_Starmer @jessicamordenmp I was not convinced by her reassurances and am shocked that issues of domestic violence, sexism and anti-Muslim hatred seem not to be taken seriously when they are directed towards certain factions in the Labour Party. 2/

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@nelsabbey And the tweet that follows yours on my timeline as well as every black person i know tells me that labour has lost their vote.

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@JacquelBens @BBCNewsnight Working class, won a scholarship to Oxford, earned a PhD, is a visiting professor at LSE, ran a think tank, worked at Save the Children, deselected for talking about her experience of islamophobia- admit it- you don’t like her despite her dedication, brilliance and achievements

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Many of the replies to this are predictably sexist, bigoted and hateful towards Muslims.

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I know a Dr who is working in Aqsa hospital- he could’ve left but chose to stay to care for patients. I can’t understand why the international community of doctors is silent when innocent healthcare workers & patients are killed & hospitals are being deliberately destroyed #Gaza

Hind Khoudary

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The quadcapter is shooting people surrounding the Al Aqsa Hospital We see injuries People in the hospital are freaking out

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@Debbie_abrahams Too little Too late

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@RamAbdu @itranslate123 Inna lillahi wa inna illayhi raajaoon May Allah swt grant them and the Palestinian people His divine justice and peace

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This is a significant move by prominent fellows of the Royal College of Physicians of London regarding PAs and AAs

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CALLING FELLOWS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON: We have put out another STATEMENT OF CONCERN. Please read Mamas's post, click the link and SIGN if you agree. Let's be on the right side of history here. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

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@schneiderhome The guests and the presenter of #politicslive shouting down the only Jewish member on the panel when discussing the issue of antisemitism was out of order and sadly 💯 reflective of the corrupt discourse we have in the UK. I don’t know how you kept your cool James but well done!

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@ApsanaBegumMP @Keir_Starmer @jessicamordenmp I hope that you are receiving the support and solidarity that you need - I grew up at a time when it was impossible for me to imagine a hijabi working class woman as a British MP- you have shown many woman- especially those from underrepresented communities that they can do it 3/

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Eid Mubarak! Peace and love to you all ❤️

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@Nigella_Lawson @AdamBienkov I listened to @AlfDubs speak movingly about child refugees- we need more people like him in politics- those with compassion and empathy

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