Communications Director at @BritishFuture. E17 resident, Nottingham Forest fan, cat slave.
London, UK
Joined March 2009
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
‘It’s encouraging Gov recognises transnational repression as a human rights issue, but its response fails to realise the breadth & seriousness of problem. We need a dedicated hotline and clear, time-bound plan for working with the community’- Sara Rydkvist
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
Tommy Robinson is a thug who represents the very worst of Britain. His presence undermines those genuinely working to tackle Islamist extremism and foster community cohesion. Minister Chikli has proven himself to be a Diaspora Minister in name only. In our darkest hour, he has ignored the views of the vast majority of British Jews, who utterly and consistently reject Robinson and everything he stands for.
@BoardofDeputies
In the wake of the horrific Manchester terrorist attack, Israel and the Jewish people stand firmly with our allies in the United Kingdom.
On behalf of the State of Israel, I am proud to host British patriot @TRobinsonNewEra who will visit Israel in mid-October.
Tommy is a courageous leader on the front line against radical Islam.
At a time when Jews across Europe face rising antisemitism, it is vital to strengthen bonds with allies who refuse to be silent.
He has proven himself a true friend of Israel and the Jewish people, unafraid to speak the truth and confront hate.
Israel will always stand with the Jewish community and our allies worldwide. Together with friends like Tommy Robinson, we will build stronger bridges of solidarity, fight terror, and defend Western civilization and our shared values.
Steve Ballinger retweeted
Published today, a new @BritishFuture report ‘How we can actually stop the boats: Bringing control and compassion back to the UK asylum system’.
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
Hong Kong activists in Britain should be able to rely on police protection
'The UK has become a hunting ground for authoritarian regimes targeting dissidents, journalists and students' - @SaraRydkvist
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
Lovely film from @NFFC from the conference they hosted this week with @LCFC and @britishfuture to mark #WindrushDay - featuring Forest & England legend Viv Anderson, among many others.
On Thursday, we proudly hosted a special conference at the City Ground to mark #WindrushDay.
The event brought together over 100 people from across English football to celebrate the incredible contributions of the Windrush generation to our game. ❤️
Steve Ballinger retweeted
As the UK prepares to commemorate #VEDay80 this week, new Focaldata research for British Future show a strong public appetite for more inclusive commemoration of all who served, including millions of WW2 forces from the Commonwealth.
Steve Ballinger retweeted
Delighted to be at @FOWS_Windrush parliamentary reception launching this year’s #BigCaribbeanLunch - moving speech from Ros Griffiths
Steve Ballinger retweeted
NEW: Computer Says No lays out how broken systems - from GP bookings to council websites - is quietly fuelling frustration and reshaping politics.
Most people get that the govt got a duff hand with cost of living and Trump.
But this - gov can and should fix.
@Moreincommon_
Steve Ballinger retweeted
Hong Kong human rights defenders call for government action outside Parliament. The UK Government must do more to protect activists in the UK from harassment & repression. thank you to @hk_watch @thecfhk Blair McDougall MP, Chair of APPG on Hong Kong via @AmnestyUK
📣 BREAKING: Hong Kong human rights defenders call for government action outside Parliament
The UK government has failed to protect Hong Kongers in the UK from being harassed and repressed.
But Hong Kong won’t be silenced!
Read on: amn.st/60160W9lY
Steve Ballinger retweeted
New @BritishFuture research finds 61% of the public would prefer current levels of international student migration to stay the same or increase. Only 27% would reduce or stop student migration, which makes up around 40% of total UK immigration [Thread]
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🎖️At Windsor Castle today, The King invested 103-year-old Havildar Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt as an MBE for services to the South Asian Community in the UK.
Born in 1921 in pre-partition India, Rajindar had almost finished school when the Second World War broke out, prompting him to join the British Army.
Rajindar quickly rose through the ranks and was promoted to Havildar Major (Sergeant Major) in 1943. He was deployed to the Far East campaign, where he fought in Kohima, northeast India, supporting the Allied Forces in breaking through Japanese defenses.
After the war, Rajindar returned to India before relocating with his family to Hounslow in 1963. There, he co-founded the ‘Undivided Indian Ex-Servicemen’s Association’, to help unite British-Indian veterans.
Steve Ballinger retweeted
BREAKING Net migration was 728,000 in the 12 months to the end of June. This is 20% down on the previous year - but still at historically high levels.
Latest figures from @ONS show 1.2 million people came to live in UK. Some 479,000 people emigrated from Britain.
Steve Ballinger retweeted
Great to see others keeping social cohesion on the agenda after the riots. This @powertochange_ paper urges more investment in empowering communities + increasing social contact by supporting community ownership of places where people can meet and connect.
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
Pleased to be at @friendshouseldn today for “After the riots: A social cohesion summit” - a joint event from @britishfuture @BelongNetwork @togethercoalit 🧵
Steve Ballinger retweeted
New call to raise awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars to help tackle prejudice after summer riots, on anniversary of first Muslim soldier to be awarded VC in WW1
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
Violent disorder was seen on our streets this summer. How can we help ensure it doesn't happen again?
Join @RyanShorthouse @MrBrendanCox @sundersays @soniasodha @whazell (Chair) at 4pm today for ‘After the riots: building a better integrated Britain’ #CPC2024 ICC Executive Room 7
Steve Ballinger retweeted
NEW: James Cleverly has said the last govt's 'Stop the boats' slogan “was an error”
The ex-home sec said it reduced a “very complicated problem into a soundbite” and was “unachievable”
He also criticised the “tone” of the last govt as “harsh and shrill”
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Steve Ballinger retweeted
‘After the Riots - How do we respond to the causes of racism, disorder and violence in our communities?’ - our #LabourConference2024 fringe with @togethercoalit @BelongNetwork - @matthyde of @LBFEW introduces the panel
Steve Ballinger retweeted
Join us this morning 9am at #Labourconference (ACC Auditorium 1C) discussing immigration & skills policy with Immigration Minister @SeemaMalhotra1 @JuliaOnslowCole @shortthought @JTmigratory @Philip_Salter @Heather_Rolfe
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