'I feel perfectly safe': white Lutonians on the town’s supposed no-go zones
Little if any sign Bury Park is a place where any group might fear to tread, despite Tory MP’s comments to the contrary
TL;DR
- A Conservative MP claimed parts of Luton are 'no-go zones' for white people, calling the town 'very dangerous'.
- Local residents and business owners, including Mr. T of a local chippie, dispute these claims, highlighting the area's multicultural nature and the general feeling of safety.
- The claims are seen by some as echoing far-right narratives, linking Luton to Islamism and multiculturalism, partly due to its association with figures like Tommy Robinson.
- A traffic warden and a homeless man interviewed stated they felt safe in the Bury Park area, with one noting feeling safer there than in the town centre.
- Local politicians, including the Labour MP for Luton North and the Police and Crime Commissioner, condemned the MP's comments as unsubstantiated and similar to far-right rhetoric.
- Luton's independent mayor expressed bafflement at the claims, emphasizing the town's multicultural and vibrant character.
- While community cohesion is generally strong, research suggests more needs to be done to broaden cultural experiences for school pupils, particularly those from predominantly white council estates.