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No-go areas?: "Come and see for yourself!" |
The Bishop of Rochester, who claimed that parts of Britain have been turned into “no go” zones for non-Muslims, has been invited to see the reality for himself in one of Birmingham’s most ethnically diverse areas. Respect councillor Salma Yaqoob says his comments “echo the BNP”.
Yaqoob, who represents Sparkbrook said, “I’d like to invite him to come and see one of our ward meetings. He wouldn’t see anyone obsessed with an ideology – he’d see people united around rats, rubbish and bad housing.
“There are no “no go” areas – as David Cameron found when he came and stayed here for a few days last year.
“I’m really disappointed that someone in his position is echoing the voice of the BNP. It’s not based on any facts or reality.
"The trouble is that more people feel under attack by comments like this, the more isolated they feel. That makes it harder for them to reach out beyond their immediate community.
“The Bishop should look at our shared values as Christians and Muslims which are based on family and spirituality. We certainly don’t have any problems between the two faiths in our area.
“He should come and see for himself.” |
