divisive and racist rhetoric
Haringey Council formally backed a campaign against divisive and racist rhetoric in March 2026, highlighting its rise and exploitation of economic problems.
Haringey Council formally backed the Together Alliance campaign in March 2026, a movement aimed at countering extremism and divisive rhetoric. A motion passed at a Full Council meeting on March 16, 2026, supported the alliance's message of hope over fear. The council's motion highlighted the rise of divisive and racist rhetoric, which exploits economic problems to scapegoat various communities.
The motion further noted that this rhetoric, which promotes prejudice and antagonism based on race or ethnicity, is an increasingly common presence online and on streets. It stated that such rhetoric makes false promises, seizing on real economic problems to scapegoat migrants and asylum seekers. No further council discussions or decisions on this topic are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Haringey Council formally backed the Together Alliance campaign against extremism and divisive rhetoric in March 2026. Source
- The decision was made at a Full Council meeting on March 16, 2026. Source
- The council's motion highlighted that divisive and racist rhetoric exploits economic problems to scapegoat communities. Source
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