Above - Visiting London Tigers with Baroness Warsi
Baroness Warsi, the Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action, yesterday spent the afternoon visiting a number of community projects across Westminster North with Joanne.
The Conservative politicians visited the London Tigers in Church Street and Real Action's Learning Store in Queen's Park to discuss their community projects and the ways in which they promote interaction between different groups in the local area.
Joanne commented:
"It was a great privilege to welcome Baroness Warsi to Westminster North.
"This constituency is home to an extremely diverse population with over 100 languages spoken in our schools.
"There are a number of organisations in Westminster North that offer inclusive, community-led programmes and that provide positive opportunities for people of all ethnicities.
"Programmes such as these transcend traditional cultural barriers and encourage genuine social interaction between different communities. I look forward to working with Baroness Warsi in the coming months and years to ensure that they are given the support they deserve."
Above - Adult literacy classes at Real Action's Learning Store
The Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action added:
"In areas with high levels of ethnic diversity and high population turnovers, such as Westminster North, cohesion within the community is vital because it helps to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and drives social mobility upwards.
"Under this government, there is a worrying trend that young people appear to be integrating less well than their parents and, if this trend continues, we could end up with a country more divided and segregated than ever before.
"It is encouraging to see social action projects in Westminster North helping to develop greater levels of cultural understanding amongst local residents.
"The good work of these organisations must not go unrewarded; I am responsible for ensuring that, under the next Conservative government, funding is available to build upon the achievements of those in the voluntary sector and that every citizen has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential."
