JohnThe past few weeks have seen a disturbing surge of violence and unrest across our nation. From Southport to Sunderland, and from Liverpool to London, our streets have become battlegrounds for those peddling hate and fear.
Here in Harehills, we know the pain of such unrest all too well. We’ve witnessed the destruction, the injuries…
Jonathan Lawrence writes about Building National Unity: Addressing Injustice and Fostering Compassion over on his Harehills Love blog. it’s well worth a read…
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