I know firsthand what living in a divided community looks like.

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Growing up in the Troubles, our nearest village was bombed. I knew people who were killed. It’s an experience I’ll never forget and why the rise of fascism which attempts to divide us concerns me so much.

As a Christian, I believe we are all raised in the image of God. As a vicar, I preach Christian messages of love, unity and togetherness. But right now I’ve seen far right parties like Reform and UKIP sowing seeds of division, appropriating religion to whip up fear and hatred against different communities online.

I now live in Tower Hamlets, where my neighbours and Borough have........

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