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On the anniversary of Altab Ali's murder, APSANA BEGUM has paid tribute to the Bangladeshi community and "allies in east London's resistance to far-right extremism and institutional racism."
On May 4, 1978, Ali, a Bangladeshi textile worker, was fatally stabbed in a racial killing in Whitechapel.
Widespread demonstrations followed, which resulted in the famous "battle for Brick Lane" and the formation of the Anti-Nazi League and Rock Against Racism, two organisations that organised an opposition movement to the far-right National Front.
The Poplar & Limehouse MP has tabled a parliamentary motion to mark the anniversary of his murder, pay tribute to anti-racist campaigners and express concern at the current increase in far-right activity and rising levels of racism.
Ms Begum said: “The East End has a proud anti-racist and anti-fascist tradition."
“The murder of Altab Ali still has relevance today with soaring levels of racism and scapegoating to hide political and economic failings.
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“So, as we commemorate Altab Ali, we must also send a message to those that try to divide society with fear, bigotry, and intolerance: Not on our streets. Not in our communities. Not anywhere.”
