YUAN Yang, MP for Earley and Woodley, has released a statement amid continued protests across the country and rumours of protest action this evening.
In the statement, Yuan Yang said:” There is no place for far-right violence and racist abuse on our streets. Those who participate in such violence will face the full force of the law.
“Reading is an area with a proud history of multiculturalism and diversity. It is important that we do not let rumours started by extremist thugs who seek to divide us disrupt our ways of life. We must be cautious about misinformation online.
“Please be careful about circulating unsubstantiated rumours from social media, so as not to cause undue fears.
“I am continuing to meet with our local faith and community leaders to discuss the situation. I stand, and hope we all stand, in solidarity with the communities who feel most vulnerable and most at risk from the abuse that is perpetuating online and across the country.”
Images have circulated on social media suggesting that some protests are set to take place in Reading, though no such activity has yet been sighted or confirmed.
