ALT Faith leaders’ statement on Oxford Union invitation to Tommy Robinson As faith and civic leaders in Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley we were very disturbed and saddened to learn that Tommy Robinson has been invited to speak to the Oxford Union on 28 May. This invitation comes at a time of rising tensions between communities. It follows the Unite the Kingdom rally in London on 15 May and the terrible tragedy of the shooting at the mosque in San Diego on 19 May. The Muslim community is acknowledging a rise in Islamophobia. The Jewish communities have seen antisemitic rhetoric which has had tragic consequences in terms of attacks on people and property. As faith and civic leaders across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley we stand together against hatred, racism and those who would divide our communities. In order to build a strong, stable and safe society, we need all our institutions to do all they can at this time to work for peace and understanding and to resist division and racism...