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It was moved by Councillor Atkinson, seconded by Councillor Prendergast and unanimously:

RESOLVED:

Unity Motion

Sefton Council is united in condemning any criminal, racist, Islamophobic, antisemitic acts and any violent disorder.

We stand in solidarity with all of our communities, against those who seek to divide us.

Sefton is a proud borough with a rich history of diversity and inclusivity and we are proud to represent a borough of many faiths. We commit to support and defend those who are targeted because of their faith or race.

We denounce all forms of racial hatred, and endeavour to promote social justice and equality for all.

The goodwill we have seen from people in and beyond Southport, including recovery from the attack on the Mosque on Sussex Road and surrounding shops and homes, shows the true spirit of Southport.

Sefton Council will

·       Take a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime and encourage anyone who experiences assaults, threats or harassment, whether they be a one-off incident or a series of incidents, to report it immediately.

·       Increase our engagement with faith communities, and those who have English as a second language, to build trusting relationships.

·       Urge everyone to think before sharing information online, that it comes from a trusted source and they are not spreading misinformation.