Category: News Blog

Today Sayeeda took part in the Co-existence Trust Roadshow launch at the London School of Economics. The roadshow will consist of a number of visits to universities around the UK with a panel of Muslim and Jewish Parliamentarians from all parties to discuss Muslim and Jewish relations on Campus. (November 3rd 2008)

Today Sayeeda was a guest at the Annual Business Lunch hosted by the Conservative Friends of Israel. Guest speakers included the Rt Hon William Hague MP and Rt Hon George Osborne MP. The Lunch was hosted at the Dorchester Hotel in London. (June 26th 2008)

In a House of Lords debate today, Baroness Warsi called on the government to ban the drug Khat. Khat is having a profound effect on certain communities in the UK. The drug can be bought in Britain with no restrictions at all and recent surveys have shown that up to 59% of young people in Sheffield chew Khat. Sayeeda has been campaigning to outlaw this drug and is adamant that this can be achieved. (June 24th 2008)

Sayeeda met with the directors of Innovate Arts, a successful social enterprise established to promote and guide emerging writers and authors across the UK. Commenting on the achievements of the winners Baroness Warsi said: ‘the award winning literature represented here today is truly inspiring. Many of the winners lead busy professional lives, including in medicine and law, and to achieve success in the demanding world of literature is a remarkable achievement. Programmes like this are important because a common appreciation of literature has the power to unite communities and break down traditional barriers’. (May 13th 2008)

Sayeeda and Conservative PPC for Dewsbury, Kevin Holinrake, launched the ‘Tea for Two’ community cohesion initiative at the House of Lords. The ‘Tea for Two’ initiative is designed to promote community cohesion by bringing different sections of society together. Traditional barriers will be broken down and the participants will gain a better understanding of the cultures that make up the society in which they live and work. (March 5th 2008)

Sayeeda Warsi was a joint recipent of the Asian Personality of the Year Award sponsored by Asian Voice. The award recognised the work of Lady Warsi and Lord Ahmed in securing the release of the British teacher Gillian Gibbons. (Feb 21st 2008)

Sayeeda attended the Royal Rose Luncheon Club today, and gave an address focussing on her role as Shadow Minister for Community Cohesion and Social Action. Baroness Warsi discussed her views for making society in Britain more united through an emphasis on common values and a shared history.