Maggie Chapman: “This is essentially a vigilante army that will target marginalised people of colour, whatever their background.”

“Such activities would be completely incompatible with human rights and international humanitarian law, and the company should cease doing business with Israel.”

No one deserves to have such a development on their doorstep. Communities are being squeezed out of decision making in the area in favour of vested interests pushing their own agenda.

We must stand up to these groups who seek to divide our communities and fuel division.

We can reduce crime by investing in prevention and early intervention rather than defaulting to incarceration.