Cllr Malik said the root cause of the problem was twofold: successive Govts have refused to give asylum seekers the right to work while they wait for their asylum claims to be decided, & even when people are allowed to work, the system to obtain the correct paperwork is ‘broken’

It is a time of deep personal connection with faith, but just as importantly, it is a time of unity—where mosques, families, and communities open their doors to all, fostering a spirit of togetherness that defines the very best of our city. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...

I was very proud to be part of the first Green Party core city budget to be passed tonight. Massive thanks and congratulations to Tony Dyer? @abdulraoofmalik.bsky.social , @heathermackbristol.bsky.social and @cllremmaedwards.bsky.social for the huge amount of work they put into making this happen.

It is a time of deep personal connection with faith, but just as importantly, it is a time of unity—where mosques, families, and communities open their doors to all, fostering a spirit of togetherness that defines the very best of our city. www.bristol247.com/opinion/your...