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Discrimination & “Islamophobia”
UK drive to define Islamophobia under fire from top terror adviser Jonathan Hall says defining Islamophobia could hinder free speech
(National-UAE) An official definition of Islamophobia would present a risk to free speech, and plans to introduce one should be ditched, the UK government’s adviser on terror laws has said. Jonathan Hall, the independent reviewer of terrorism legislation, said a definition would […]
Government & Politics
Lib Dem councillor questions accounts of Hamas terrorist atrocities A Lib Dem spokesperson confirms a complaint about Birmingham city councillor Ayoub Khan's [TikTok] posts is being investigated.
(Jewish News) An elected Liberal Democrat councillor has repeatedly questioned evidence of Hamas terrorist atrocities in Israel on 7 October, saying he “has a problem with the credibility” of an account of the massacre carried out at a kibbutz. Birmingham city councillor […]
Immigration
Channel migrants: Crossing numbers in 2021 double 2020’s figure
(BBC) More than 660 migrants crossed the English Channel on Sunday, bringing the total so far this year to more than double the total for 2020. The Home Office said 669 people crossed in 22 boats on Sunday, with the French authorities […]