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Andrea Knowles
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Tonight, light a candle to mark #HolocaustMemorialDay.

Remembrance matters. It strengthens our commitment to stand up to hatred, antisemitism and racism in all its forms.
January 27, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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December 11, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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November 14, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Just received a donation of 1000 water purification tablets from my partner's parents. Enough to purify 25,000 litres of water in 🇯🇲. Thank you, so much!!! 🥰🥰
November 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Our siblings in Jamaica are in urgent need of sanitary and personal hygiene products

We need:
Pads, tampons, towels
Nappies and adult continence wear
Wipes and disposal bags

Collection: Coulsdon, South Croydon, Purley.

📧 [email protected]

Dignity. Privacy. Comfort. For all. 🖤💚💛
Purple flyer asking for donations of sanitary and hygiene products for people in Jamaica. Lists needed items like nappies, tampons, continence wear, disposal bags and wipes. Collection locations: Coulsdon, Croydon, Purley. Contact email info@staffequalitynetworks.co.uk Bottom half shows gloved hands forming a heart with the Equality Networks logo and the words “Dignity. Privacy. Comfort.”
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Please see my joint statement on Hurricane Melissa, which is approaching Jamaica with @julietcampbellmp.bsky.social and @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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NHS staff bullied, harassed, or racially discriminated against, and nothing changes. Their only recourse is HR or Employment Tribunals, which are long and ineffective.
A safer, fairer workforce = more people at the bedside.

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October 24, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Create an Independent NHS Workforce Ombudsman – Protect Staff, Protect Patients!
Behind every NHS success story are staff who care deeply but work within systems that too often ignore discrimination and bullying. Without accountability, staff suffer, patients suffer, and public tr...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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THIS!
October 5, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Black History Month is nearly here, and I still have availability for public speaking.

Let’s talk.
[email protected]

#BlackHistoryMonth #WorkplaceInclusion #AntiRacism #CulturalCompetence #LeadershipMatters #InclusiveWorkplace #EquityInAction #LGBTQVoices #Speaker
September 23, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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As Chair, here is our cross-party joint statement from the Parliamentary Black Caucus, regarding the rising threat of racism and violence from the far-right.👇🏾
The Parliamentary Black Caucus condemns in the strongest terms the recent rise in racism, abuse and anti-migrant hatred that we have witnessed in many parts of our beloved country. Whilst all people have the right to peaceful protest, we are clear that racism, intimidation and violence have no place in our society and must be met with a clear and robust response from the police authorities. From people being assaulted and abused in public because of their ethnicity, religion or dress, to racist graffiti sprayed on buildings, to intimidatory and violent protests outside hotels housing asylum seekers, this is an alarming time for many people, especially those from minoritised communities. We stand in solidarity with all those who are fearful, targeted or at risk. The Government must show leadership. It must take urgent steps to reduce tensions, call out and challenge racist rhetoric and behaviour wherever it occurs, and take far more seriously the threat posed by the far right — which police have identified as the UK’s fastest-growing threat. We also call on the public to reject the divisive agenda of the far right, who are seeking to exploit recent tensions to spread anti-migrant hatred as well as mis and disinformation. This country is stronger when we stand together. We absolutely should have space in our country for informed discussions around migration, immigration and integration. This should be based on facts, compassion and most importantly, humanity. The Parliamentary Black Caucus believes in a patriotism that is inclusive, welcoming and proudly anti-racist — because only unity and solidarity will defeat the far right.
September 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM