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Faith communities are at the fore of social action and social justice. Faith-based social action should be championed by elected representatives, because it promotes good relations and social cohesion in general.

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The Jewish community supports social action through initiatives, such as Mitzvah Day, which provide unparalleled opportunities for politicians and different faith groups to work together for the common good.

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The Jewish community takes a special interest in the plight of refugees with so many Jewish families having a story in their history of being forced to flee places that they had regarded as their home. We support adequate programmes of support and resettlement and urge politicians to resist language that stigmatises this vulnerable group.

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The COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow in November 2021, sets Scotland at the centre of this global challenge. Faith communities have already indicated their wish to engage, and the Scottish Government should support faith and other civil society groups’ efforts to help meet our planet’s biggest challenge.