Petition hand-in next Monday: Keep sharing IFN funding petition to Michael Gove and stand up for int

Dear all,

Thank you so much for signing the petition calling on Michael Gove calling for him to reverse his divisive decision to withdraw funding from Inter Faith Network.

We are delighted that 2,000+ of us have now signed the petition, but we need to keep up the momentum before we hand in the petitions on Monday!

Could you share the petition widely to help reach our next target of 2,500+ signatures before we hand in the petitions to Michael Gove?
https://www.change.org/p/urge-michael-gove-to-maintain-funding-for-the-interfaith-network-for-the-uk

If you read one article today, we recommend this one from Hassan Joudi, IFN Trustee and former Assistant Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), explaining why Michael Gove's decision sets a "very dangerous precedent":
https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/hassan-joudi-ifn-having-to-close-over-my-appointment-should-concern-charities.html

We also recommend the following article in Jewish News, which highlights Inter Faith Network's deep links with Jewish organisations and the withdrawal of IFN funding at an "extraordinarily stupid" time:
https://www.jewishnews.co.uk/government-criticised-after-shutting-down-main-forum-for-jewish-muslim-dialogue/

The risks to charities of Government interference in the appointment of trustees was reported by Third Sector and Directory of Social Change CEO, Debra Allcock Tyler.

Could you help us stand up for interfaith and oppose Michael Gove's divisive decision by asking friends and family to sign the petition too?
https://www.change.org/p/urge-michael-gove-to-maintain-funding-for-the-interfaith-network-for-the-uk

Many thanks for your support and have a good weekend!

John Woodhouse, Interfaith Supporter in South Norwood (London Borough of Croydon)