A Halifax school has banned bananas from being brought into the school grounds through fear that it could offend a member of staff of African origin. A letter was posted to parents of school pupils claiming that a member of staff was allergic to bananas and that exposure to a banana could prove fatal. The Halifax courier has published the story claiming that the ban is for health and safety reasons, but here at the Anti Faschista we have received reports from concerned parents that the real reason for banning the bananas was politically motivated and was prompted by a former left wing member of parliament for Halifax, Alice Mahon.
It has been reported that Mahon had received complaints about children play fighting with bananas in the school yard, and that the gesture was racially motivated against a member of staff who was of non European heritage. Kevin Mottram UAF organiser for Halifax welcomed the ban and stated that he would take the fight against Fascism further by suggesting a national ban on bananas in the British isles. Mottram stated that bananas are generally viewed as a symbol of racism and repression and had no place in western democratic societies.
http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/local/halifax-primary-school-bans-bananas-1-5226092
