Yesterday I had an op-ed published in the Herald (Glasgow). It discusses the racist rioting seen in Northern Ireland earlier this month.
I argued that politicians have to take responsibility for their role in producing a toxic political discourse about immigration. In towns like Ballymena and Larne, there was violence. Politicians framed anti-migrant demonstrations as representing the ‘legitimate concerns’ of local communities. Now, more than ever, we need a fact-based narrative on immigration. It should be anti-racist to prevent a repeat of these racist riots.
Many thanks to Charlotte Morris and the Herald for arranging this. The op-ed can be read in full here.
Dr Paul Reilly 