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From Unrest to Unity: Cllr Mothin Ali Leads inspiring Community event in Harehills
Harehills, Leeds – 25 July 2024 by Andy Rhodes & Shahab Adris.
In a remarkable display of solidarity, on the 23rd of July, Cllr Mothin Ali brought together over 250 people at St Aidan’s Church to foster unity and peace following the disturbances on the 18th of July.
Reverend Sally Osborn opened the event with an uplifting address on love and respect, followed by Pastor Dan’s call for mutual understanding within the Romani community.
Cllr Ali advocated for a ‘City of Belonging’, extending the idea to the entire country.
Baroness Natalie Bennett praised the community’s resilience and highlighted the need to address inequalities.
Cllr Ed Carlisle introduced a ‘Peacekeeping Force’ initiative.
Romanian MP Antonio Andrusceac addressed the crowd, sharing grievances over the removal of children by social services and expressing solidarity with Palestinian families.
His heartfelt speech, emphasising unity, understanding, and respect, resonated with the audience and earned enthusiastic applause.
The event provided an open forum for attendees to share thoughts and concerns, with participation from representatives of local organisations, including West Yorkshire Fire Services, Catch, Junior Sports Hub, Harehills Neighbourhood Forum, and Nanu Sports Foundation. Lutel James from Chapeltown Youth Development Centre highlighted the neglect of communities and called for continuous engagement from authorities and media.
Romanian MP Antonio Andrusceac
Baroness Natalie Bennett
Cllr Mothin Ali
Press Release
Green Cllr Mothin Ali calls for unity and calm following troubling scenes in Harehills
20 July 2024 – In response to the troubling scenes that unfolded the 18th of July in Harehills, Mothin Ali has issued a heartfelt appeal for unity and calm within the community.
The incident occurred when children from a local family were taken away by social services, leading to unrest and fear among residents. Alongside other local residents, Ali was instrumental in calming the situation in Harehills. Mothin Ali later stated – I want to appeal for unity and calm after last night’s troubling scenes in Harehills, which took place when children from a local family were taken away by social services. As I have reiterated since yesterday, this is our community, and everything that was damaged last night, all the people who were left fearful, the damage done, is all a part of our neighbourhood. It’s up to all of us to take responsibility for one another and for our local infrastructure.”
Download the full Press Release here. #HeroOfHarehills
Mothin Ali: Bridging the gap between the community and local authority – BBC Look North 20 July
Leeds News: Cllr Mothin interviewed by Owen Jones
HERO Local Politician tells me truth w/. Mothin Ali
In the video titled “HERO Local Politician Tells Me Truth – w/ Mothin Ali,” journalist Owen Jones conducts a compelling interview with Cllr Mothin Ali for Gipton and Harehills ward.
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Leeds News: Cllr Mothin Ali – “The Guardian”
“there are children in there“: Moment Councillor stops violence escalating in Leeds riot
Alongside other local residents, Ali Mothin was instrumental in calming the situation in Harehills. He stopped rioters from adding objects to the blaze, dragged pallets and wheelie bins away from the fire, and remained in the Luxor Road area until late into the night to impress upon the residents the need for calm.
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Telegraph News
Footage shows Cllr Mothin Ali attempting to stop the violence
Footage shared on social media shows Councillor Mothin Ali attempting to stop the violence as the crowd erupts in chaos.
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