JLC policy director raises concerns about Linda Sarsour UK speaking tour Sarsour, a leader of the Women’s March movement, is due to speak at events in the UK this week

(Jewish News) Concerns have been raised by a member of the Jewish Leadership Council about the activist Linda Sarsour who is due to speak at events in the UK this week.

“It is no surprise that an organisation like Mend have invited Linda Sarsour to speak at their event,” said Claudia Mendoza, director of policy and public affairs at the JLC.

“Both Mend and Sarsour employ divisive and illiberal rhetoric under the banner of social justice. No one should be deceived about their real agenda.”

Muslim Engagement and Development, or Mend, is hosting a dozen speakers at their Losing My Religion Conference 2019 in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Cardiff from June 21 to 24.

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