CONSERVATIVE Shadow Cabinet Member for Community Partnerships, Councillor Qaisar Abbas, has met with a number of local faith groups following the national public order events which has left a trail of destruction across the country.
Councillor Qaisar Abbas said “I have recently spoken with senior leaders of local faith groups following the disturbances we have seen on media. They are concerned for their members, their places of worship and the community at large. But one common theme in my conversations is the lack of effective engagement and reassurances from the local authority. The council is certainly not reaching out and offering support. The minority religious groups are feeling vulnerable and isolated in Thurrock.”
Cllr Abbas has met with senior leaders of all Thurrock Mosques, Grays Gurdwara, Hindu Temple, NASFAT, and other groups over the past few days to help and reassure them, passing on the advice from the Home Office on what steps to take at this time.
He added “I have contacted the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Mr Roger Hirst, and asked that he ensure the local beat officers make contact with all faith groups to offer the practical advice on staying safe and for more visible patrolling around these places”.
Leader of the opposition Andrew Jefferies added “on behalf of the Conservatives Cllr. Abbas is once again in the thick of the community and offering practical help and advice. I am however disappointed that we’ve heard and seen nothing from senior Labour figures in Thurrock including council leader John Kent and our new MP Jen Craft who are missing in action.
At a time of crisis, we should expect political direction, but our different communities have been met with silence and neglect. I’m urging anyone in Thurrock who feels scared or vulnerable to contact me or Cllr. Abbas, if they would like advice or help. The local Conservatives are here for you”.
the Conservatives have destroyed this countries social fabric so i don’t think anybody will be running for help to this little turncoat.
Well, I respect the sentiment he is part of a party which has undermined community relations and cohesion for a generation. More than this, Robert Jenrick – a senior conservative politician- said only a few days ago that he would ban Muslims saying
allahu akbar. That’s pure racism, negligence and frankly, bone headed stupidly, even before we mention the Rwanda nonsense.
Frankly, the Conservatives need to sit this out.