RED CARD FOR RACISM

Martyn Day, MP for Linlithgow and East Falkirk, joined by fellow parliamentarians in Westminster earlier this month showed his support for Show Racism the Red Card’s fundraiser, Wear Red Day.

Wear Red Day is a national day of action which will see schools, businesses and individuals across the UK donating £1 to wear red on Friday, October 6, to raise money to facilitate the delivery of anti-racism education for young people and adults throughout Britain.

Martyn Day is encouraging his constituents in Linlithgow and East Falkirk to join him, and sign up to take part.

Mr Day said:“Wear Red Day is a wonderful opportunity for people across the country to help raise much needed funds for anti-racism education work, therefore I am encouraging everyone in Linlithgow and East Falkirk to take part on Friday, October 6.

“According to latest statistics there has been a 19 per cent increase in young people suffering racism since June 2016, an experience which can be extremely stressful for the victim. Education is the key to challenging racism in society.

“We are undoubtedly strongest when we stand together and build supportive communities where everyone can live freely and in peace.”

Martyn Day is pictured (back, right) with other parliamentatians.