BY AMANDA CAMPBELL MUNITY ANNER OF
“Looking back to that day the Jewish residents were targeted because of their religion and beliefs. It shows us that we are all human and that together we can fight for change.
“We aim to work hard for all in our community – to bring about the changes we need for fairness. It’s about the fact that we are all friends – no-one is an enemy. And I believe if you really want to achieve this then being part of Unite – the biggest trade union in the country – is the way to bring about real change.”
Dave Condliffe, Unite Community co- ordinator, London and Eastern region
agrees. He says, “To me Cable Street encapsulates the fight every generation before and since has had to face. Your struggle is our struggle and we can learn so much from the 1936 heroes of Cable Street.
“But that is not enough – we have to look to the future which is what we are doing today through Unite Community. There is more that unites us than divides us – and we forget that at our risk.”
“The battle of Cable Street is part of our history, one of which I’m immensely proud,” adds Unite Community national co-ordinator Liane Groves. “When people
stand together for good they can expel evil. Solidarity above all is the lesson Cable Street can teach us. Under a banner of community we can defeat divisive factions that separate us. Eighty years on the battle resonates with what’s happening today with the way immigrants are being blamed for all society’s ills,” believes Liane.
“Now again we must stand together. The far right is raising its ugly head and only through solidarity can we defeat the evils of prejudice.”
A call with which Sydney, Charlie and all the heroes of Cable Street would heartily agree.
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