Sadiq’s Election An Opportunity Not a Threat 10/05/2016 6:38 pm Urja Patel In the early 1990s as President of National Hindu Students Forum (UK) I led a campaign against terrorist groups such as Hizb-ut-Tahir and Al Muhajiroun operating in UK universities. We built a coalition alongside the National Union of Students, Union of Jewish Students and others who supported our concerns. Those concerns regrettably remain, and with active Islamic State recruitment in the UK, have got worse. I spoke out then, often as a lonely voice, convincing our reluctant community leaders to take a strong stand, not withstanding direct threats to my personal safety. And I speak out now.
Marvin Rees elected as Bristol Mayor 10/05/2016 6:28 pm Urja Patel It was an historic moment as Labour's Marvin Rees was sworn in as Bristol's new elected Afro-Caribbean mayor.
Ramadan adverts to be displayed on buses 10/05/2016 6:25 pm Urja Patel London buses will display adverts during Ramadan praising Allah to try to combat the "negative climate" around the Muslim community. The decision to allow the advertisements has angered some Christian groups after an advert featuring the Lord's Prayer was banned in some cinemas. There was also a Christian advert on a bus which was banned which had angered the gay community.
Two men in court accused of conspiracy to commit robbery where businessman was shot dead 10/05/2016 6:45 pm Urja Patel Two men appeared in court charged with conspiracy to commit robbery after a businessman was shot dead during a botched armed raid.
Arooj Shah axed in Oldham Council election 10/05/2016 6:42 pm Urja Patel The shock result of last week’s Oldham Council local elections saw Cabinet member Arooj Shah lose her St Mary’s seat to an independent candidate.
Teenage girl died just five days after having HPV jab 10/05/2016 6:47 pm Urja Patel A teenage girl died just five days after having a cervical cancer jab.
