One unpleasant outcome of the Brexit vote has been a rise in hate crime and racial abuse. Last Friday, by way of contrast, the Diocese of Birmingham launched a 'love your neighbour' movement, with the aim of encouraging people to be kind and celebrate our differences. The launch was attended by over 150 people of all faiths and none including representatives from business, police, parliament, the arts, community organisations, and local government. Bishop David Urquhart challenged people to move from Leave and Remain to Peace and Reconciliation, and to be willing to be kind to people whoever they are and whatever their views are. Although the theme of ‘love your neighbour’ appears in many holy books, it was suggested by the Humanist Association, as a message with which we can all agree. For further details, see