Sanctuary School rejects claims of 'Bristol Patriots'

SECONDARY school has called out far-right activists who have threatened a campaign and action over its link with the City of Sanctuary organisation.

- Tristan CORK

Cotham School said the letter, from an anonymous group calling itself 'Bristol Patriots' contained 'serious misinformation, made 'deeply concerning claims' and the school 'unequivocally rejects the divisive rhetoric and false claims.

The Cotham School community - the headteacher, governors and parent-teacher organisation - shared a letter the school received from 'Bristol Patriots' which criticised its work with City of Sanctuary. And in response, the school sent the group an open letter directly challenging its claims, and saying it was not only 'factually wrong' but also 'morally reprehensible.

The school received an unsigned letter from a group calling itself 'Bristol Patriots'. The letter appears to be part of the latest far-right campaign focus, led by reports on right-wing media and social media about children writing letters to asylum seekers.

The letter said it had 'come to our attention that your school/nursery/sixth form has established a connection and is working alongside City of Sanctuary UK.