Statement on the anniversary of the Finsbury Park terror attack of 19 June, 2017
Today is the fourth anniversary of the Finsbury Park terror attack, which took the life of Makram Ali, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather and friend, and left many other people injured and traumatised. Today we remember Makram Ali, as well as all those injured in the attack, and their families.
We stand again together today as one community to condemn this hateful act, and to reaffirm our commitment to building a community of understanding, mutual support, and love. This terror attack set out to divide our communities. It failed, and instead brought us closer together.
As we emerge from the pandemic, and rebuild a stronger and fairer Islington, we stand united in our determination to take action to end the racial injustices and hatred that blight our communities. We celebrate our diversity and the strength this brings to our community and will continue to educate our children to do the same.
Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Leader of Islington Council
Troy Gallagher, Mayor of Islington
Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North
Toufik Kacimi, CEO of Muslim Welfare House
Mohammed Kozbar, Chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque
Rosalind Miller, Director of Islington Faiths Forum
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