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brap is a charity transforming the way we think and do equality. We were established in 1999 to be an independent, transformative force in the equalities sector. www.brap.org.uk

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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The most socially isolated children at 12 had around 2.4x the odds of being NEET at 18. Youth employment policy can’t just be about skills and jobs - it has to be about belonging. Relationships and places to connect matter too. theconversation.com/growing-up-s...
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Growing up socially isolated linked to young people becoming Neet
Loneliness and isolation may shape a young person’s life chances.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Some Bank Holiday listening - our podcast The Quiet Revolution reached listeners in 53 countries. So if it's been sitting on your ‘listen later’ list, this is your nudge. Six episodes. Pick one. 🎧 www.brap.org.uk/podcast
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Podcast | The Quiet Revolution
The Quiet Revolution: A documentary podcast on anti-racism, leadership, and systemic change in the NHS and charity sectors. Hosted by Joy Warmington (CEO, brap).
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A quiet summer is the perfect time for a Quiet Revolution. Our podcast is six conversations about race and power – the awkward stuff behind why orgs can be very busy and still not change much. Start with our most-listened episode, ‘The Illusion of Progress': www.brap.org.uk/podcast
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Equalities Minister says racism and sexism are becoming normalised in Britain, and she's right. Important to remember, though, that the danger isn’t only the loud stuff - it's what we’re prepared to shrug at, excuse, or pretend is just ‘debate’. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
Exclusive: Bridget Phillipson says politicians have helped fuel hatred and that police are not taking violence against women and girls seriously enough
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Jason Arday's "passing has made me reflect on an uncomfortable question: do Black academics really belong in UK higher education? Of course, we should belong. The more difficult question is whether our institutions consistently make us feel that we do." theconversation.com/jason-ardays...
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Jason Arday’s death: Black academics need to feel they belong in higher education
There is a difference between being invited into a university and feeling wanted there.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Really pleased to launch The Quiet Revolution yesterday - a collective of five orgs committed to experimenting, taking risks, and trying more imaginative approaches to anti-racism. They'll be experimenting from now until Jan next year. To keep up to date, drop us a line: www.brap.org.uk/contact
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We’ve joined over 100 organisations calling on the Prime Minister to implement a national anti-racism strategy. Too many people now feel less safe and less confident in our shared future. The government has an opportunity to set a new direction, and it is vital that it does so.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
An open letter to our new Health Secretary, bsky.app/profile/yvet.... We need an NHS free from racism. ➡️ensure concerns are acted on early ➡️set standards of behaviour to challenge ‘everyday’ racism ➡️zero tolerance for those who victimise whistleblowers www.brap.org.uk/post/dear-se...
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Sheila Cunliffe @sheilacunliffe.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
This BMJ article about my research into racism in selection for medical specialty training is now fully available to non- subscribers. Please read and share.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Tomorrow: Standing up to Antisemitism Last chance to book onto this timely online training session on recognising antisemitism, understanding its place in equality work, and building confidence to challenge it. 📍 Online 📆 Tuesday 14 July, 5–6:15pm Book here:
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Standing Up to Antisemitism
A masterclass with Dr Penny Rabiger
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Interesting piece on how the British press has spent years making the European Convention on Human Rights sound like a charter for the ‘wrong’ people. Worth keeping in mind as the Home Secretary keeps pushing asylum reforms that narrow human rights protections.
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How the British press has undermined the ECHR over many years: new study
Media coverage of political institutions can undermine the legitimacy they rely on.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
This week’s reporting on the ‘ethnicity pain gap’ is another reminder that inequality lives in everyday decisions: whose pain is believed and whose choices are heard. Better outcomes need more than training – they need data, scrutiny and accountability.
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Women from minority backgrounds in UK less likely to receive epidurals, research finds
Exclusive: Guardian analysis exposes evidence of racial inequalities in pain relief offered across healthcare
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Antisemitism is not separate from equality work. It is part of it. Join us for Standing up to Antisemitism, an online training session with Dr Penny Rabiger. 📍 Online 📆 Tuesday 14 July 🕑️ 5:00–6:15pm BST Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/standing-u...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
How do we talk about antisemitism with clarity, care, and courage – especially when the conversation feels difficult? Standing up to Antisemitism 📍 Online training 📆 Tuesday 14 July 🕑️ 5:00–6:15pm BST Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/standing-u...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
What the conversation about antisemitism in the NHS is misses. ➡️ necessary actions are not sufficient actions ➡️ 'training' is not the answer ➡️ there is a deeper question here www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-m...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The Equality Act is facing significant challenge. Kemi Badenoch has stated that a future Conservative government would repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Reform UK has gone further, calling for the Act itself to be scrapped: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Last year, we spoke with pupils across Birmingham. And we heard stories like this. In response, we created ConnectED - a free one-day session for teachers (and others) who want to learn more about how racism operates in the classroom. More details here: buff.ly/x4tFoDG
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Disabled people with lifelong conditions are repeatedly being put through ‘pointless’ assessments. “Even though I won it felt hollow because I know I’ll have to go through it again in 18 to 20 months. Each time I have less fight left.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Disabled people with lifelong conditions facing ‘unnecessary’ Pip reassessments
‘Pointless’ reviews are wasting public money and ‘significantly harming’ the mental health of claimants, charity says
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This is a great listen from @channel4news.bsky.social - really interrogating the 'people have legitimate concerns' narrative. If 'legitimate concerns' and blatant racism are now inseparable, our country and our society will continued to implode. youtu.be/nq-YTROhbmc?...
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What’s REALLY fuelling Britain’s riots?
The family of Stephen Ogilvie, the victim of the Belfast stabbing, has called for calm and said they don’t want the “terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility.”, as Sudanese…
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Reports don’t change culture. People do. Speaking on EPUT’s Care in Conversation podcast, our CEO reflected on why leadership is less about position and more about relationships, courage, curiosity and practice.
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Leadership in the NHS
In this episode, we’re joined by Joy Warmington, CEO of brap, for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation on leadership within the NHS. Hosted by Paul Taylor, Director of Organisational…
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
The Equality Act is facing significant challenge. Kemi Badenoch has stated that a future Conservative government would repeal the Public Sector Equality Duty: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Reform UK has gone further, calling for the Act itself to be scrapped: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Kemi Badenoch calls for scrapping of legal equality duty
The Conservative leader says the rules have led to public bodies becoming "institutionally incompetent".
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Our CEO recently joined #EssexPartnershipUniversityTrust's 'Care in Conversation' podcast to talk leadership, bureaucracy, psychological safety and what it really takes to change organisational culture.
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Leadership in the NHS
In this episode, we’re joined by Joy Warmington, CEO of brap, for an insightful and thought-provoking conversation on leadership within the NHS. Hosted by Paul Taylor, Director of Organisational…
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Equality doesn’t mean treating everyone the same. It means making sure everyone gets what they need. Calling that 'two-tier' isn’t just wrong - it’s a way to undermine fairness and fuel division.
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It's time to end this 'two-tier' nonsense
A blog by our CEO, Joy Warmington.Doing this work, you come across a lot that makes your blood boil. But what really makes me angry is when politicians take serious questions of equality and public…
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We're giving away free copies of James Baldwin's 'The Fire Next Time' to people who have signed up for our 5th Anti-Racism Bootcamp. We’ll pick three names at random from everyone signed up by 26 June. More info: www.brap.org.uk/post/the-pro...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Another important event from our colleagues at @wearebrig.bsky.social 👇👇👇
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We deserve better than politicians who take questions of public safety and turn them into weapons. We need to stand up to those exploiting tragic events for political gain. They are trying to turn people's pain into permission to rollback equality. We cannot let them. www.brap.org.uk/post/it-s-ti...
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It's time to end this 'two-tier' nonsense
A blog by our CEO, Joy Warmington.Doing this work, you come across a lot that makes your blood boil. But what really makes me angry is when politicians take serious questions of equality and public sa...
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Sheila Cunliffe @sheilacunliffe.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Important webinar - please share. Having an anti-racism commitment isn't enough. What proactive support are staff getting when they are subjected to racial abuse? How are trusts ensuring good mental wellbeing in the current climate? Much more is needed.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Want to better support staff experiencing racist abuse at work? Next week we are hosting, with the Kings Fund, a free online webinar exploring what meaningful leadership looks like when staff face racist abuse. 📆 2 June 2026, 12.30-1.30pm
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Leading through the harm – what to do when your team faces racist abuse
Free online lunch & learn for leaders: practical ways to respond to racist abuse, support staff meaningfully and build safer workplaces.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
ICYMI last week: our interview with @thirdsector.co.uk where we argue charities need to exercise the “muscle” of anti-racism: asking sharper questions + being willing to change how things are done. Good intentions don’t guarantee fair outcomes.
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Prioritising anti-racism work is like exercising an underused muscle, expert says
Joy Warmington likens the ‘ongoing harm of racism’ to a ‘dripping tap’
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Young people at the sharp end of the employment market report the barriers they face: - 'entry-level' jobs demanding experience - unpaid work expectations - AI screening which can't read between the lines - endless applications met with silence. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
Terrible news from BBC: racial abuse of NHS staff is rising. 8,000+ incidents reported in 2024 – up 17% from 2023. True figure is probably higher. As nurse Tito Vicario put it: “We’re not punching bags, we’re still people.” NHS leaders need to act like that is true.
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NHS staff face 'unprecedented' levels of racism from patients
Figures from some NHS trusts in England show there was a 17% rise in reports of racism in a year.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Racism is not always loud. Sometimes it is a dripping tap: quiet, constant, and wearing people down. We recently spoke to @thirdsector.co.uk about why charities need to take anti-racism seriously – not as a side project, but as part of doing the work well.
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Prioritising anti-racism work is like exercising an underused muscle, expert says
Joy Warmington likens the ‘ongoing harm of racism’ to a ‘dripping tap’
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Duncan Exley @duncanexley.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
"Does socio-economic background determine who gets to live good, healthy & happy lives? This report examines the connection between happiness, wellbeing, life satisfaction, & #SocialMobility, & how this relationship is affected by education, geographical mobility & age". #Inequality
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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 13/05/2026
"You can't have it both ways. You can't say, right, we're doing really great EDI work, but actually we're left very untouched by the process." Joy Warmington on the need to sign up to doing things differently in meaningful anti-racism interventions. 🎧 bit.ly/4tuO766 @brapequality.bsky.social
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Great conference today from MEAM on systems change. We spoke about why racism persists: because individuals and systems practise avoidance, which breeds defensiveness and guilt. Anti-racism has to be embodied, long-term work – rooted in humanisation, not just policy statements.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
When we say racism shapes norms, this is what we mean: analysis of women’s football commentary shows Black players are routinely described as “naturally” physical or emotional, while White players are framed as intelligent, composed and tactical.
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Black female footballers are praised for their strength, white players for their intelligence: what our study shows
We analysed 2,905 comments of praise given to footballers during 80 hours of coverage.
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Third Sector @thirdsector.co.uk · 11/05/2026
Charities must keep their commitments to anti-racism at the top of their agenda if they wish to deliver services equitably, the chief executive of @brapequality.bsky.social has stressed
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Prioritising anti-racism work is like exercising an underused muscle, expert says
Joy Warmington likens the ‘ongoing harm of racism’ to a ‘dripping tap’
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We've just done an interview with @thirdsector.co.uk about why anti-racism has to stay high on charities’ agendas. It’s not about making the work harder. It’s about asking better questions: who benefits, who is left out, and where might harm be happening?
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Prioritising anti-racism work is like exercising an underused muscle, expert says
Joy Warmington likens the ‘ongoing harm of racism’ to a ‘dripping tap’
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Some events give you information. This one asks something of you. Our 5th Anti-Racism Bootcamp is not a conference, training session, or place for easy answers. It is a space to feel, unlearn, reimagine and build courage with others committed to anti-racism. www.brap.org.uk/post/the-pro...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Just wrapped up our final Breaking the Cycle session on decolonising economics. We mapped out the work already happening across the city to build a living economy – from workers’ co-ops and community gardens to time banks and grassroots organising. There’s more going on than people often realise!
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Want to better support staff experiencing racist abuse at work? With the Kings Fund, we are leading a free online webinar exploring what meaningful leadership looks like when staff face racist abuse. 📆 2 June 2026, 12.30-1.30pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leading-th...
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Leading through the harm – what to do when your team faces racist abuse
Free online lunch & learn for leaders: practical ways to respond to racist abuse, support staff meaningfully and build safer workplaces.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Research out last week from @tuc.org.uk shows Black workers face a range of unfair treatment at work, such as 👉️ given harder/less popular work tasks (45% of all Black workers) 👉️ receiving unfair criticism (43%) 👉️ being kept on temporary/fixed-terms contracts (41%)
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No worker left behind
Black workers continue to face racism, insecurity and unequal treatment at work across the UK. The findings from No worker left behind demonstrate that despite greater awareness of racial inequality…
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Another example that #TheBodyKeepsTheScore
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Useful context for the BBC’s reporting on people falsely claiming to be gay to gain asylum. Research suggests the real issue isn’t widespread 'fake claimants', but a system that’s hard to navigate, shaped by disbelief and narrow ideas of what LGBTQ+ looks like.
theconversation.com
There is something wrong with the asylum process for LGBTQ+ people – but it’s not fake claimants
A new investigation is likely to cast suspicion over LGBTQ+ claims more broadly.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
"We're here to tell the racists you can't divide us. The more you try, the more we will unite". Brummies United Against Racism and Hate - explain why hate will never triumph: www.brap.org.uk/post/the-mar...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Here's a version of a video we sometimes show in our development courses. A child is asked which doll is 'good'… and which is 'bad.' The answers are learned. The impact is lifelong. In our latest blog, we ask what this means - for leaders, people, and society buff.ly/ww6vONO
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Doll test - The effects of racism on children (ENG)
The "doll test" is a psychological experiment designed in the 1940s in the USA to test the degree of marginalization felt by African American children caused by prejudice, discrimination and racial…
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
It's time to take anti-racism seriously. If you're up for the challenge: www.brap.org.uk/post/the-pro...
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Taking into account the proportion of the general population, research finds that Black children are disproportionately almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white children and over five times more likely than Asian children www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers – report
Demographic also overrepresented when police officers use force such as handcuffs, firearms or Tasers, says children’s commissioner
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
We'll be speaking at this event. it's for those work in: - homelessness - substance use - mental health - criminal justice - domestic violence - health and are interested in collaboration and meaningful change.
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Learning Curves: the path to systems change
The 2026 National Multiple Disadvantage Summit for those working in, and interested in, multiple disadvantage and systems change.
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brap @brapequality.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
BBC News reports on a rise in antisemitism in UK. Accounts of being spat at, threatened, and even kidnapped. Many describe feeling unsafe in public, changing daily routines, or hiding visible signs of identity. Concerns around long-term impacts on safety + belonging www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Spat at, threatened and kidnapped: British Jews tell of rising antisemitism
British Jews have described to BBC Panorama how they are experiencing a rise in antisemitism.
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