Dear friends and supporters

With great reluctance we have decided to cancel the vigil for Gaza today.

Today is a day of grief and mourning for everyone in Manchester, especially the Jewish people. Several of our supporters have told us they will not attend today. We have just heard that there will be a vigil today at 4-5pm in St Peter’s Square for the victims of yesterday’s terrible attack on Jewish people at the Crumpsall synagogue. Regardless of the arguments about justice for the Palestinians, we do not wish to provoke anger and hatred among local people who are suffering and grieving. We will hold our next vigil on Friday 10 October.

Please pass on this information. Some of us will attend in St Peter’s Square to inform anyone who does not receive this message.

In peace and solidarity

Mike / Alison