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'Phobias are for spiders' Ex-Monty Python star John Cleese claims criticism of Islam is 'not racist'

Ex-Monty Python star John Cleese has insisted criticism of Islam is "not racist" and he claims phobias are "for spiders", after MP Rupert Lowe - who is carrying out an independent inquiry into sex abuse gangs - claimed the Muslim Council of Britain stated his inquiry's findings were "Islamophobic".

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Dear Yvette Cooper, let the Casey review lead to justice – not the scapegoating of British Pakistani culture

The findings of the audit on child sexual exploitation and abuse are being dangerously politicised – and bringing fear to my community, says Zara Mohammed, former secretary-general of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK

Unacceptable to use grooming gang scandal to smear all Muslims – faith leader

Successive governments have followed a policy of non-engagement with the Muslim Council of Britain.

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Muslim Council of Britain to elect new leader

Successive governments have maintained polices of non-engagement with the organisation.

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MCB leader: I was the first woman in the top job but I won’t be the last

Zara Mohammed recalled both excitement at the start of her tenure but also being dismissed by some outside commentators as ‘a puppet’.

The Independent UK

‘British Muslims fear Musk influence and emboldened Islamophobia under Trump’

Outgoing Muslim Council of Britain leader Zara Mohammed said this is a ‘deeply challenging time’ for her community.

The Independent UK

GB News is an 'anti-Muslim hate channel', two-year study into output concludes

GB News “accounted for almost 50 per cent of all mentions of Muslims or Islam on UK news channels” in a two-year period, a study has found ...

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British Muslims deserve safety and belonging. War in Gaza has made us fear we’ll lose both

The conflict has been manipulated to stoke hatred against us – this shouldn’t be a religious issue, but a human rights one, says Zara Mohammed of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK

‘Quite shocking’ lack of government contact during UK riots, says MCB head

Zara Mohammed calls for review of Downing Street’s non-engagement policy with Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK

Grenfell: Muslim survivors denied halal food while being rehoused, inquiry finds

Of those who died in the Grenfell fire, 85 per cent of the residents were from ethnic minority and low-income communities

The Independent UK

Advocacy group to launch national campaign on Sunday to ‘amplify’ Muslim political voice

The advocacy group Muslim Votes Matter has put together a high-profile speakers list to launch its national campaign in Melbourne on Sunday, which is aimed at leveraging its influence for the federal election.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer must stop 'pandering' to those who incite violence, says Jeremy Corbyn

JEREMY Corbyn and four fellow independent MPs have criticised Keir Starmer for not going “nearly far enough in identifying the anti-immigrant and…

The National (Scotland)

Three steps to mending relations with the Muslim voters who turned away from Labour in 2024

The success of independent candidates in the UK election has sent a strong signal to prime minister Keir Starmer that he should take seriously the sense of marginalisation and frustration among Muslim voters.

The Conversation

Don’t use Muslims as ‘punching bags’ this general election amid Gaza attacks, parties urged

Call comes amid wider concerns about increased attacks on mosques in the wake of pro-Palestine demonstrations

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There is a way for Starmer’s Labour to fix the big rift with Muslim voters – if it has the will

Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham won elections in areas with large Muslim populations. Both engaged with us as citizens, says Miqdaad Versi of the Muslim Council of Britain

The Guardian - UK

Experts divided over implications of prayer ban ruling at London school

Some say more schools may ban organised prayer after court ruling but others say judgment was based on unique circumstances

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re a political punchbag’: Muslim Council chief baffled by MoD move to cut ties

Zara Mohammed says Tories ending relationship with leading, trusted Muslim body leaves a gap between the community and the government

The Guardian - UK

Inter Faith Network headed for closure as Gove ‘minded to withdraw’ funding

Row over religious cohesion charity’s appointment of trustee with links to Muslim Council of Britain

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Who is Douglas Murray? Commentator sparks fury with Humza Yousaf comments

AUTHOR and journalist Douglas Murray has sparked fierce criticism following comments he made about Humza Yousaf.

The Guardian - UK

Where were Nigel Farage and his defenders when Muslim bank accounts were shut down?

Establishment voices outraged by his ejection from Coutts were silent when charities were falsely linked to terrorism, says Miqdaad Versi of the Muslim Council of Britain

Daily Mirror

'British Muslims and other minority groups need better access to healthcare services'

British Muslims "feel left behind and don't know where to turn for help," according to research published in a report by University College London

Daily Mirror

'Drinking water and food myth - what we wish non-Muslims knew about Ramadan'

A GP, a teacher, a financial advisor, and a designer spoke to the Mirror about the things they wish people knew about Ramadan and addressed the 'myths' and common assumptions they face when they talk about the holy month with their non-Muslim friends

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