White, working-class estates are to be targeted by a government campaign to head off the threat from far-right extremism. A list of "hot spots" considered susceptible to the far-right's messages is being drawn up by officials in the Department for Communities and Local Government. About 100 council wards will be identified by using crime, unemployment, and income data, supplemented by "soft intelligence" from local sources.Each community will be targeted with "tailored" measures designed to steer them away from the far right. The tactics used will include: *Holding "open and honest" discussions to allow residents to air grievances without being accused of racism, while tackling immigration "myths";*Tackling segregation by bringing together people from neighbouring, but ethnically distinct communities;*Focusing a £1bn new jobs fund on the areas, offering jobs and work experience for unemployed young people;*Fostering more community leaders, who can help local authorities to respond to the concerns of communities;*Forcing local authorities to be more transparent on social housing policies.The nationwide drive comes after the British National Party (BNP) won two seats during the European elections last month.
White, working-class estates are to be targeted by a government campaign to head off the threat from far-right extremism.
A list of "hot spots" considered susceptible to the far-right's messages is being drawn up by officials in the Department for Communities and Local Government. About 100 council wards will be identified by using crime, unemployment, and income data, supplemented by "soft intelligence" from local sources.
Each community will be targeted with "tailored" measures designed to steer them away from the far right. The tactics used will include:
*Holding "open and honest" discussions to allow residents to air grievances without being accused of racism, while tackling immigration "myths";
*Tackling segregation by bringing together people from neighbouring, but ethnically distinct communities;
*Focusing a £1bn new jobs fund on the areas, offering jobs and work experience for unemployed young people;
*Fostering more community leaders, who can help local authorities to respond to the concerns of communities;
*Forcing local authorities to be more transparent on social housing policies.
The nationwide drive comes after the British National Party (BNP) won two seats during the European elections last month.
Well, that would mean that you would actually have to relocate resources, not just spend them on consulting fees. And that can never be a serious conclusion. A vote for PES is a vote for EPP! A vote for EPP is a vote for PES! Support the coalition, vote EPP-PES in 2009!
