New Zealand: solidarity and condolences

Following the horrendous mass murders in New Zealand, I sent the letter below on behalf of ARMS Mersey to the New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK. I am confident all ARMS members will endorse the sentiment.

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16th March 2019 

His Excellency Sir Jerry Mateparae
New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK
80 Haymarket
London SW1Y 4TQ

Dear High Commissioner, 

I am writing to express the horror and dismay of the PCS ARMS Mersey committee and membership at the terrorist mass murders that have been committed in two mosques in Christchurch. It was with a severe sense of shock that we woke yesterday morning to the horrendous news from your peaceable country.

We stand with Muslims everywhere against Islamophobia and oppose all forms of bigotry and intolerance wherever they arise. We must all unite against the rise of far-right fanaticism and terrorism and not allow them to divide our communities.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims of these horrific shootings, and our solidarity to the people of New Zealand who reject the politics of hate that have brought such grief to their land.

Yours sincerely,

Neville Grundy
Chair
PCS ARMS Mersey