Jonathan Ashworth, "Suella Braverman referenced Leicester as a failure for multiculturalism.. In a few weeks we will be celebrating Diwali.. One of the biggest Diwali events outside India.. Then we'll celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Visaki, Eid.. Don't use Leicester as a pawn in your game to become the next Tory... leader" #BBCQTshow more

Diversity shines the world over 😊

Well said, and so true. But just pulling the ladder up and trying to dividing the country.

Lived in Leicester, probably the most happily diverse place I know.

We celebrated the first ever #York Health Mela (Mela=festival/gathering in Urdu/Hindi/Punjabi) last week at York Museum Gardens. Over 3000 people showed up and had a fabulous time. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress opened the day and I had the pleasure of introducing the local MP Rachael Maskell to the stage. It was a thoroughly multicultural event enjoyed by thousands of people from every culture. Performances from people with backgrounds from Bhutan, Ukraine, India, Pakistan, China and more. At the same time people got to check out health stalls, get their BP and BMI checked. Fantastic music and delicious food everywhere. It doesn’t get better than white Europeans doing Bhangra with South Asians! Incredible vibe and we’ll be back bigger and better next year. Had a fantastic chat with the Lord Mayor who was extremely keen for this to continue every year. So, yes, I think the politicians are mistaken if they think multiculturalism doesn’t work. It enriches localities and brings people closer together! #YorkHealthMela

When I lived in Leicester I learned so much about multiculturalism. It was a great place to live and we respected all religions and celebrated all the festivals. Diwali lights, then became Christmas lights and Belgrave Road is a fabulous sight🫂👍

@Davesmum21 Personally, I think he made the point very well said, we as a nation are not perfect, but don't encite racial and religious tensions. It is obvious that Europe, as the States, is going to face more immigration due to climate & economic hardship it's up to gov'ts to embrace or pay

@PeterDilworth1 Well said, Sir. Proud to be from Leicester. I don’t get there very much now. The Diwali lights on Belgrave Road will always feel like home to me.

Well said Jonathan and absolutely true, as anyone who has spent any time in Leicester would know.

John Ashworth is my MP, and I'm proud of what he's saying