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| With thanks to Renee Slater for the image |
ATUC has been deeply concerned at much of the tone of the EU
Referendum debate, which, at its worst has been typified by hatred, vitriol and
misinformation which has done a huge disservice to our democracy and values. We
deplore the demonisation of migrants and the attempts to undermine the value of
immigration to our society which has dominated much of the debate.
Since the vote to leave, we have seen a rise in racist
violence, threats and intimidation across the country but also in Scotland and
in the North East. We condemn this entirely. We wish to make it clear that the
ATUC rejects racism in all its ugly forms and will oppose all those who fuel
it.
In the North East of Scotland we have a proud history of
welcoming those fleeing oppression, violence and poverty and the ATUC will
continue to support immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.