Michelle Scrogham, MP for Barrow and Furness, recently called her constituents "racist" during a protest against a planned mega mosque in our community. This statement has deeply affected many of us who participated in the peaceful protest. It's one thing to support diversity and quite another to dismiss genuine community concerns with such a broad and harmful label.

Our community has a proud history of open dialogue and respect for all faiths and cultural experiences. However, labelling those who peacefully express valid concerns about local developments as "racist" undermines our freedom of speech and trust in elected officials. We expect our representatives to address concerns directly and respectfully, not to dismiss them with harmful accusations.

This isn't just about a singular event; it's about accountability and the ability of our representatives to engage with and support their communities effectively. MP Scrogham’s failure to do so demonstrates a significant disconnect between her and the people she was elected to serve. Our community deserves a representative who listens and respects our concerns without resorting to derogatory language.

Thus, we call for Michelle Scrogham to resign from her position as MP for Barrow and Furness. We need leadership that fosters genuine discussion and champions all voices within our community.

Sign this petition to demand accountability and encourage leadership that truly represents the values and concerns of Barrow and Furness residents.