Amended Motion 91

Opposing Racism and the Racist Offensive

“That this Congress notes:

The Sunak Government’s intensification of racism and scapegoating and the likelihood of this escalating as we approach a General Election;
The Government’s determination to deliver the Rwanda plan, in spite of clear evidence that Rwanda is unsafe particularly for those from LGBT+ communities, their ‘Stop the Boats’ campaign, the use of ex-military bases and prison barge to house refugees – policies that breach internationally recognised human rights and have led to many needless and tragic deaths;
The Rwanda policy fails to address the key issues of safe passage for those who want to claim asylum in the UK. The insistence of pursuing such a policy is cruel, inhumane and puts more people at risk of danger and exploitation.
That the government’s divisive rhetoric has emboldened a new far right in Britain;
The very real threat of growing success for racist, far right and fascist forces across Europe, the US and internationally;
Across Britain, we have seen successful campaigns to stop racists and fascists organise against refugees, from Elgin and Erskine in Scotland, all the way to Portland in Dorset.

“Congress believes:

The Government’s deliberate focus on intensifying scapegoating and pushing through racist policies is an attempt to divert from the crisis they are responsible for;
The Scottish government has espoused a more positive rhetoric welcoming migration, our politicians can do more to speak out and act against this;
Unity is our strength. Racism is about dividing us in our workplace and communities, and weakening our collective response to the cost-of-living crisis;
Broad based, united and mass opposition to racism, the far right and fascism can successfully push back the threat.

“Congress resolves:

to support and promote the work of Stand Up to Racism and others locally and regionally, in the face of racist, far right or fascist attempts to organise;
to support events outside the public inquiry in support of Sheku Bayoh’s family and encourage members to attend the inquiry.”

Mover: STUC Annual Black Workers’ Conference

Seconder: Public and Commercial Services Union

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