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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.

The Independent UK

Muslim Council of Britain to elect new leader

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

Evening Standard

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‘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

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

Badenoch ‘wrong’ to claim Islamophobia definition bars talking about ‘groomers’

The group behind the definition said it only applied to attempts to ‘smear’ all Muslims collectively.

Evening Standard

UK mosques allotted record security funding from hate crime scheme

Almost £3m issued to mosques and associated sites under places of worship security scheme in year to April 2023

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Questions of identity and safety for Muslims and Jews

Letters: Daniel Sevitt, Dr Susannah Cramer-Greenbaum and Dr Franz Baumann respond to articles by Zara Mohammed, Dave Rich and Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

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

How disinformation fuelled English far-right riots and fears Scotland could be next

At 8pm on July 30, hundreds of protesters gathered outside Southport Mosque ...

The National (Scotland)

Fearful UK Mosques On Alert Over Far-right Protests

British Muslims voiced fear about far-right protests that have targeted UK mosques in recent days, as community leaders bolstered security at Islamic centres before more demonstrations planned for Saturday.

International Business Times

Concerns Glasgow will be targeted in far-right disorder this weekend

A MUSLIM group has expressed concerns that mosques in Glasgow could be targeted amid growing anxiety over far-right marches planned for this…

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Mosques strengthening security amid ‘palpable fear’ over possible protests

Protests have broken out across the country since three young girls were murdered in a mass stabbing in a seaside town near Liverpool

The Independent UK

Polling predicts how Britain’s diverse voter base could swing at the general election

Exclusive: polling shows that war in Gaza may impact 1 in 5 Asian voters ahead of tomorrow’s ballot, though ethnic minority voters stay loyal to Labour overall.

The National (Scotland)

Nigel Farage slammed for 'racist' response to Tories' national conscription plans

NIGEL Farage has suggested that Muslim people do not have "British values" in comments which have been branded "racist" ...

The Independent UK

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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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

Glasgow Live

Humza Yousaf 'inspiring others' as he makes history as the first Muslim leader of Scotland

Glaswegians have shared their joy after Humza Yousaf was announced as Nicola Sturgeon's successor and has taken on the role of being frontrunner of the SNP and Scotland's new leader.

The Independent UK

Muslim group criticises ‘unchecked racism’ found by Casey review of Met Police

The report describes Britain’s largest police force as institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic.

The Guardian - UK

Census says 39% of Muslims live in most deprived areas of England and Wales

Campaigners urge policymakers to act on ‘cycle of poverty’ entrapping generations of British muslims

ABC News

Why King Charles's support for Islam is important for Muslims and the world

As a prince, King Charles supported Muslim people and promoted unity between the Islamic and Western worlds. But as a new era begins, what do those legacy views mean for Muslims.

Al Jazeera

British Muslims reflect on late Queen Elizabeth II, UK’s monarchy

For some, the royal family is an outdated relic of vanity and a reminder of Britain’s horrific colonial past.

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