The Lord Mayor of Sheffield has shared her views on the mass protest today, where UKIP supporters gathered to ‘reclaim Sheffield’ and call for the deportation of immigrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The organisation ‘Stand Up To Racism’ held a counter-protest against the party’s ‘Reclaim Sheffield from the Far Left’ rally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lord Mayor Safiya Saeed went to Facebook to express her views on the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She wrote: “As we march against an ignorant party like UKIP, who are in this city trying to divide us, I\u2019m delighted to see the spirit of our #ChangeWillCome<\/a> campaign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “It\u2019s driven by the voices of the next generation, who are here to represent themselves. Celebrating our cultures, experiences, skin colors, and differences on every platform is vital. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “We stand united not just against racism, but against systemic racism, stereotypes, ageism, and the pressures young people face.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lord Mayor Saeed was inaugurated in May this year, and is the first black woman to hold the position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She is the founder of Reach Up Youth, an initiative dedicated to empowering young people, particularly those from Black and ethnic minority backgrounds.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n She stated in her post: “We must unite with our differences, backgrounds, and cultures, no matter where we come from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “Sheffield, the UK, has been built by migrants and refugees, and it will continue to be built and united. Sheffield is a city of sanctuary, and we will continue to challenge anyone who tries to take away the freedom of belonging and being included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Please stand up against racism. Please support your colleagues, your neighbors, your children\u2019s friends. Reach out. Let\u2019s all rely on each other\u2019s kindness and humanity.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n