The Labour London Assembly Member for Brent and Harrow condemned the 'racist van' campaign by the Home Office in Brent and five other London boroughs.
He said:
I know that immigration in the UK needs to be tackled, but I am shocked to see plans to drive vans around Brent and five other boroughs in London. This will have a detrimental impact on the hugely diverse and harmonious community in Brent. The problem of illegal immigrationhas to be tackled properly and a campaign like this will only divide and discriminate communities.We have worked very hard to have a borough which is an outstanding example of a multi-cultural community and this discriminatory propaganda by the Home Office will cause serious harm and raise tension in the community.