Why I'm joining the Together March
Helen writes about why she will be going to London on 28 March to join the Together March against division, racism and hate.
I’m joining the Together March on 28 March because I believe silence creates space - and right now that space is being filled by the far right.
I don’t want my frustration, grief, or unanswered questions about recent years to be misused by people who promote division, racism, or hate. And I don’t want opposition to injustice to be quietly assumed, rather than clearly stated.
So I’m stating it plainly: I stand against racism, xenophobia, and the far-right ideologies that thrive on fear and scapegoating.
Unity should never mean exclusion
Over the last few years, we’ve seen how quickly fear can be weaponised. When society is anxious and divided, it becomes easier for extremist voices to step in with simple answers and someone to blame. That’s dangerous.
The Together March, for me, is about reclaiming the idea of unity - not as a slogan, but as a principle that includes everyone, regardless of race, background, or belief.
Standing together means:
- Rejecting racism in all its forms
- Challenging narratives that dehumanise migrants and minorities
- Refusing to let legitimate criticism be hijacked by hate.
We don’t fix broken systems by turning on each other. Silence is not an option.