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Waltham Forest stands together against Islamophobic hate letters

On Tuesday 3 April, residents from across the borough will be taking part in solidarity actions in a show of unity with the Muslim community, including linking arms around mosques in a symbol of solidarity, peace and unity.

Solidarity actions:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1034236106730578

  • 11am – 12.30pm – Gathering at Walthamstow Town Centre, E17 7JN (under the big screen).
  • 2pm  – Linking of arms around Faizan-e-Islam mosque 757 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DZ
  • 6pm – Linking arms around Lea Bridge Road mosque , 451 Lea Bridge Road Leyton, E10 7EA
  • Mosques are also opening their doors to the public:

1pm to 8pm, Lea Bridge Road Mosque, 451 Lea Bridge Road Leyton, E10 7EA

https://www.facebook.com/wfialondon/posts/10155618283288337

1pm-5pm, Faizan-e-Islam, 757 Lea Bridge Road, E17 9DZ

Residents will be also distributing ‘Stand Together Against Islamophobia’ stickers across the borough

The actions are in response to the appalling letter campaign targetting Muslims. Residents of the borough were amongst those who received the letter.… Read on ...

DISABLED WOMAN & PARTNER TO BE EVICTED FROM HOME – WFTC & HOUSING CAMPAIGNERS SAY DIFFERENTLY

A disabled woman and her partner are about to be evicted.  Despite having lived in a flat in Brighton Avenue for 20 years, having paid rent consistently, and kept the place in good order, the couple have been informed that the bailiffs will be arriving at 9am on Thursday 22nd February.

WFTC housing campaigners will once again rally to stop this cruel eviction. We are determined that this lady will not be carried out in her bed and put on the street.

Linda Taaffe of WF Trades Council said, “One might imagine that, of the 12,000 homes being built in the borough, one might be allocated to this couple in their hour of desperate need. But no, the only suggestion given by the council is something in Manchester or Luton, far away from where they were born and bred, and where they have nobody. How cruel is that?”