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My response to the apology of the Chief Constable to the racism of West Midlands Police towards the Black Community.

16/6/2020

Whilst welcoming the acknowledgement from David Thompson Chief Constable of West Midlands Police; that there is a problem with racism and discrimination, when it comes to their interaction with members of the black African/Caribbean community.

His apology comes at a time when in order to get this matter on the agenda despite years of advising them of this, it has taken six complaints of the use of excessive force against black men in Birmingham since the 27th of February 2020; for which one police officer has been suspended having been involved in 40 incidences and a second officer being suspended for an incident that occurred in Digbeth Birmingham.
Furthermore the fact that the killing of George Floyd and the mass protests across the UK has forced him now to make this admission is quite sad, as this is not only historic, however, also a current issue.

It has been some 21 years since the publishing of the MacPherson report which the public probe into the racist killing of Stephen Lawrence in 1993.

Hence, the question the racist behaviour of police is nothing new and why after such a damning report 21 years later are we still talking about this?

I do believe that the time for talk is over and now is the time for action in ensuring that this type of behaviour towards members of the black community ceases forthwith.

I do believe to achieve this the Chief Constable will have to be courageous in adopting a zero tolerance approach towards racism, as at a time when he is seeking to employ or recruit 1000 BAME officers, how can this be achieved when trust and confidence and community relations are low?

I do believe that an appropriate action plan needs to be put in place urgently in order; to build bridges with the aim of developing, greater trust and confidence that will ensure that more members of the BAME community apply to become Police Offciers in the future.

Let us make no bones about this change must come and we cannot teach a Police Officer who is racist not to be racist; you sack them and replace them with officers that can police are great diverse communities equally.

Desmond Jaddoo
16th June 2020

Sitting in Limbo " My Initial Thoughts"

8/6/2020

Having heard many of these experiences from families that I have assisted over the past 2 years, this sent a chill down my spine, to actually see the dramatization of the governmental destruction of Anthony Bryan's life.

There was a clearly lack of humanity and basic common sense. How on earth can someone be in the UK for 50 years having been to school, worked making national insurance and tax contributions, have children and also grand children, for which the Home Office arrogantly challenged their paternity.

Arriving in the UK at the age of 8, you would immediately have to see a Doctor which validated his arrival in the country.

However, then main point for me is that having being born in Jamaica in 1957, it is contended that he is actually British as Jamaica was a colony at the time.

What I witnessed was the destruction of a family, loss of employment, loss of family home, loss of dignity and self respect, severe mental trauma, loss of benefits and loss of basic human rights, for starters.

When he thought he could visit his Mother in Jamaica he was denied this but policies that were inhumane.

It is interesting that this really commenced in 2007, when the then Government arrange memorandum of understandings with Islands such as Jamaica in order to ensure the ease of deportations. An actual document that both Governments do not want to make public.

This was then exacerbated in 2012.

Clearly successive governments are at fault in my view and despite the contribution of the Windrush Generation, it has not been appreciated. When Anthony explained his journey to the UK, no alarm bells rang with the immigration officials.

Is it the case that they considered black people to be liars. This man was treated like a criminal, which is totally wrong.

I have personally supported many families, however, visualising it leaves a sour taste.

No amount of compensation will replace the hurt. loss and humiliation that families have suffered. At the end of the programme, an announcement was made regarding the Windrush Compensation team, hence, my question what about status also.

If you do not have a British Passport do come forward; The Windrush Movement (UK) and the Windrush National Organising Group Members will assist you with both status and compensation issues.

Please email us @ thewmuk@yahoo.com.

Bishop Dr. Desmond Jaddoo
Chair Windrush Movement (UK) & WNOG Member

Newtown News: Vote for me and I will get the rubbish removed ???

21/4/2018

Last night a resident of Porchester Drive Newtown, contacted me to advise me that she had a visit from one of the existing Councillors covering Newtown and when she asked him about the rubbish. Here's the message that I have received of the resident:

"Well done Desmond for highlighting the nastiness we the resident of Newtown have to live in, walk pass and tired of reporting to the council and nothing been done 😡. It so happened that I had a knock on my door yes'day from "Councillor Ziaul Islam"... I to showed him all the rubbish on my road and I named and shamed the residence who have been doing this... He promised he would do something if he got my vote... Told him - he has done nothing before for us before, so my vote is going elsewhere !!!! He wasn't to impressed.... Told him what he is doing is "to little and it's to LATE" !!!!!#"

Furthermore, my video's on Facebook and twitter last night with comments from residents are very powerful as they clearly highlight the issues that many of them are facing. The number of flies and smell are highly concerning and to know that the existing Councillor is using his failure to represent Newtown for the past 12 years as a mechanism to get vote is shocking.

For residents, the rubbish in Lennox Street is with waste management and they have confirmed they will deal with this as soon as possible.

I intend to earn your vote and not blackmail you for it and I'm here for "everyone and not the chosen few".

Do get in touch:
Desmond Jaddoo
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D.Jaddoo
21st April 2018

Newtown News: Where is the Community??

20/4/2018

Visiting Pannel Croft Village is not an unusual event for me. Indeed the existing Councillors have probably between them, been there on less than 10 occasions.

Pannel Croft Village is a good example of our diversity not only being embraced, but, has a clear sense of Community and not spin.

Clearly, today beyond Pannel croft we do ask where is the Community in Newtown. We are aware of the lack of facilities, the lack of hope owing to the condition of the area, which has just been neglected and also where is that all important cohesive plan to rebuild the area on all levels.

I have been on the doorsteps and others will be also. Ask them about their plans and how they intend to sort out issues that affect your daily lives? Ask them where have they been and why are they turning up now? Ask them how do you get access to them? ask them about surgeries? ask them about The drum & Newtown Community Centre? This is just the start, the point is question them about what impacts upon your area and not just that how do they intend to rebuild your community?

Basically, let me justify knocking your door including me and let them earn your vote and no take anything for granted.

This is your time in Newtown and on 3rd May the power is with you and no-one else.

Just ensure you vote for the person that will be there for "everyone and not the chosen few" and that's me Desmond Jaddoo.

Do get in touch:
Desmond Jaddoo
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07946-374577
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D.Jaddoo
20th April 2018

Newtown News: Gun & Knife Crime

19/4/2018

This is an issue that I have been working on for a while now.

I am currently working on a programme to be implemented in Newtown on tackling this issue very shortly.

After the Elections, I will be launching a public consultation in Newtown on this as this is about improving the area for everyone and making the streets of Newtown safer for everyone.

This will be a plan "for everyone and not the chosen few".

Do get in touch
Desmond Jaddoo
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D.Jaddoo
19th April 2018

Newtown News: Access to services

18/4/2018

It has been made clear to me on the doorsteps of Newtown, that the access to Council Services has been a major problem, wing to telephone access and online access not being of the standard of a face to face service.

Since the closure of Newtown neighbourhood Office to the people of Newtown many are struggling to access local authority services, which was highlighted to me with the fact that some newly let homes and also temporary accommodation units, are still waiting for their wheelie bins, which has exacerbated the rubbish/litter issue plaguing the area.

I will look into ensuring that access is easier for residents and will be seeking for the Council to have mobile community based access points periodically, in order to deal with these issues.

Furthermore, I will arrange to walk all tower/maisonette blocks and the estates generally on a quarterly basis with Waste Management, the Housing Department and the Police as standard along with any other relevant agencies in order to ensure that we keep on top of the issues that are negatively impacting of your daily lives in Newtown and off course you will be more than welcomed to attend also.

All you have to do is to vote for Desmond Jaddoo on Thursday 3rd may 2018, who is here for "everyone and not the chosen few"

Do get in touch:
Desmond Jaddoo
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07946-374577
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Newtown News: Who is prepared to work for you.

17/4/2018

A short and brief note asking you a simple question "who is prepared to work for you in Newtown?".

It is refreshing to know that you are responding to me when I put my flier through your letter box. Furthermore, having walk the whole area, there is a clear need for transparent and accountable leadership in order to bring about the changes needed to improve your daily lives.

Remember, Leaders at there to serve and not be served.

You have been let down and it is now time for you to speak out and invoke the change you want to see in Newtown on Thursday 3rd May 2018.

You have until midnight to register to vote and you can simply do it here https://www.yourvotematters.co.uk/.

The choice is yours. Who will be there for "everyone and not the chosen few"?

Time to start thinking and time to be heard on Thursday 3rd May 2018.
Gun & Knife Crime
Rubbish
Litter
Dirty Streets
Housing Issues
Poor Street Lighting
Anti-Social Behaviour
Pot Holes
Dangerous Paths
Lack of Community Facilities
The Drum
Newtown Community Centre
Education
Job Opportunity
Greater Unity
Effective Leadership and Representation for all.
Making Newtown, and area of opportunity that is brighter, greener, safer and better for all.

Please do get in touch:
Desmond Jaddoo
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D. Jaddoo
17th April 2018

Newtown News: The never ending story.

16/4/2018

Having visited every street, maisonette block, multi story block and low rise block in Newtown; the constant complaint from residents is that the area is run down and covered in rubbish that is some cases were causing as horrible stench and in some cases rat infestation.

Residents a have felt isolated as they have had nowhere to turn in order to seek help. Clearly this is unsatisfactory and is just not good enough. Furthermore, the communal walkways have some very dangerous paving slabs which an84 years old lady advised me that she a loose slab almost caused her to fall.

The overgrown trees and their large roots are also damaging communal walkways require urgent attention.

The existing Councillors should have dealt with a lot of these issues, however, here's the big question what have they been doing and why are there so many unaddressed issues in Newtown.

It is clear to me that they are guilty of failing the people of Newtown and it is time for a fresh start. On Thursday 3rd May lets give Newtown a fresh start and clean it up in more ways than just one. Vote for Desmond Jaddoo who is "hear for everyone and not the chosen few".

Do get in touch:
Desmond Jaddoo
07946-374577
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D.Jaddoo
16th April 2018

Newtown News: Finally someone showing interest

15/4/2018

Whilst out yesterday, many residents were surprised to see me not only handing out my own leaflets, but, also the interest that I have in them, their families and also Newtown. One resident said " the area is dirty and not good for our children and it is good to see that you are prepared to work".

This was a common trend for the whole day.

In Great Hampton Row a group of young men asked " how are t=you going to help us, are you going to swamp the area with Police and move us on?" He was shocked when I told him that I would be prepared to work with them in order to assist in the creation of greater opportunities for them to move on with their lives and not become statistics.

Clearly, after years of neglect by Councillors who have failed to do their job, it is clear that Newtown is seeking a fresh start and this can commence on May 3rd with you voting for the only choice for progress "Desmond Jaddoo" who is here for "everyone and not the chosen few" .

Do get in touch:
Desmond Jaddoo
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D.Jaddoo
15th April 2018

Newtown News: Joined up action gets the job done.

13/4/2018

Yesterday morning I was sent a photograph of rubbish which had accumulated outside Hodgson Tower Newtown by a resident.

Following my referral it was promptly cleared by waste management. This clearly joined all of the dots, being the resident was able to contact their would be elected representative who was able to refer the matter, for action and the job got done.

It was a simple case of being able to obtain access.

Following this, the source of the rubbish had been established, however, it does actually raise other questions as to the failure to provide wheelie bins to recently re-commissioned properties for homeless families.

In any case that another job to get done, however, a simple message to the people of Newtown is that a vote for Desmond Jaddoo on 3rd may is a vote that will ensure the tasks in Newtown get done for "everyone and not the chosen few".

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D.Jaddoo
14th April 2018