Palestine flag sprayed on a Redbridge bus stop A rare 6 person delegation addressed the Redbridge Council's Cabinet Meeting, highlighting the widespread presence of Pro-Palestinian flags, stickers, and graffiti (click here) .  The matter has previously been highlighted at a full council meeting with seemingly little effect (click here) Additionally, concerns were raised about the bullying of a Christian child by peers supporting the pro-Palestine cause at King Solomon High School, a modern Orthodox Jewish school. The delegation also brought attention to an altercation that ensued when a Jewish man took action to remove Palestinian flag stickers , citing perceived inaction by the Redbridge Council. On February 21st, 2024, a delegation consisting of six individuals, three Christians and three Jewish, voiced their concerns regarding the proliferation of Pro-Palestinian flags and the rise of antisemitism at a Redbridge Cabinet Meeting. The meeting, chaired by Council Leader Jas Ath

A Palestinian flag sticker like this resulted in the verbal assault of a local Jewish man.  A Jewish man returning from a meal with friends in Central London found himself subjected to a verbal assault and threatened with physical violence after attempting to remove a pro-Palestine sticker from a lamppost in Woodford, located in the London Borough of Redbridge. During the verbal exchange, the man was subjected to derogatory language, being called a "F****** Jew," threatened with violence, and warned that the assailant would summon companions from his local mosque. Shaken but determined to protect himself, the man responded by also recording the latter stages of the verbal assault as he and his wife walked away from the dangerous situation. Watch footage of the incident here . On Sunday, February 18th, at approximately 7:30 pm, a Jewish couple in their 40s returned to their hometown of Woodford after dining with friends in Central London. As they embarked on their 7-minute jou

In a powerful display of solidarity, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, along with thousands of supporters, gathered at Trafalgar Square, London, for a "We Stand With Israel" rally. The event, which aimed to raise awareness and demand the release of hostages held by Hamas following the October 7 terror attack, drew attention to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The rally featured participants holding posters displaying the faces of hostages and signs reading "100 days in hell." The crowd passionately chanted "Bring Them Home Now," expressing their support for those affected by the conflict. Israeli Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely and Suella Braverman both emphasized the urgency of releasing the estimated 130 remaining hostages. Former Home Secretary Braverman remarked, "It has been 100 days since innocent people have been taken hostage by Hamas terrorists, and we need to bring them home now." The event took a strong stance against t

Image of one of many bus stands sprayed with a Palestinian flag Ilford resident Dal Kaur has raised concerns about the increasing occurrence of Palestinian flags and offensive graffiti on lamp posts and public property in the community. Kaur, who resides along The Drive, an area known for its significant Jewish population, is urging the local council and police to take a more proactive approach in addressing this growing social issue. In a letter addressed to her MP and shared with community leaders, including Chairman of United by Faith, Wilson Chowdhry, Kaur highlighted the alarming situation on The Drive. She reported a surge in the display of Palestinian flags on street poles, spanning from Eastern Avenue to Cranbrook Road and from Cranbrook Road to Gants Hill Roundabout. Palestinian flags adorn several street columns. Kaur expressed her distress at the persistence of this behavior, despite her initial report to the authorities. "It is troubling to see an increase of Pales

Introduction In recent years, the number of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin Christians in England and Wales has witnessed a significant decline, as revealed by data from the 2011 and 2022 census sets. This trend has raised concerns and prompted inquiries into the factors contributing to this decrease. We asked Wilson Chowdhry, Chairman of United by Faith, about this decrease in numbers, he sheds light on several compelling reasons, ranging from changes in immigration policies to challenges within the church and societal shifts. Impact of Stricter Immigration Regulations One major factor contributing to the decline is the stricter immigration regulations imposed by the UK government between 2011 and 2021, particularly targeting international students. The elimination of appeal rights and the mandatory return of students to their home nations for course or module changes created hardships for many Pakistani and Bangladeshi Christians. Blacklisting of educational institutions for fraudul