Javed Bashir

Javed Bashir

They Shall Not Pass: Racism, Flags, and the Politics of Scapegoating in Britain

From Cable Street barricades to the Windrush scandal, Britain’s fight against racism has always been led by communities, while politicians turned prejudice into policy.

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Javed Bashir
Aug 29, 2025
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Wearing our national flag, whether the St George’s cross or the Union Jack, should, for many, be a proud moment, a simple statement of belonging. Yet the recent explosion of St George’s crosses acros…

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