The Right to Protest Wasn’t Given – It Was Won
This weekend’s protests against the Police Crackdown Bill were in defence of democratic rights which were hard won – and which will be eroded unless we are prepared to fight for them.
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Apsana Begum
Apsana Begum is the Labour member of parliament (MP) for Poplar and Limehouse.
It’s Time to Turn Back the Rising Tide of Islamophobia
As the first MP to wear a hijab, Apsana Begum’s early political career has been blighted by anti-Muslim bigotry. Here she discusses her experiences – and why the battle against Islamophobia is so urgent.
Why the Battle of Cable Street Still Resonates in the East End
As we mark the anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street, the continuing inequalities and racial injustices of the East London communities that were its battlefield are a reminder of its enduring lessons.
Why I Opposed the Overseas Operations Bill
A war crime doesn’t stop being a war crime after five years. We should be holding our Armed Forces to the highest standards, not creating loopholes for atrocities – that’s why I voted against the Overseas Operations Bill.