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UK government urged to overhaul Prevent and counter-extremism policies Letter from civil society groups also calls on Labour to suspend Michael Gove's proposed definition of extremism

September 23, 2024 Imran Mullah

(Middle East Eye) A coalition of leading civil society organisations has urged the UK Labour government to overhaul counter-extremism policies including the controversial Prevent programme, Middle East Eye can exclusively report. In a letter sent to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, the organisations also […]

UK election: What is The Muslim Vote — and why does it matter? The campaign backs a list of MPs for the election, and has been driven by Labour's early support for Israel’s war on Gaza

June 6, 2024 Imran Mulla

(Middle East Eye) Launched in December 2023, The Muslim Vote (TMV) is a campaign in the UK supporting parliamentary candidates for the upcoming election in constituencies with a significant Muslim electorate. Much of its driving force has been the early support from the […]

UK: Labour cuts ties with major Muslim organisation The organisation was labelled 'Islamist' by MP Michael Gove in UK parliament last month

April 2, 2024 Imran Mullah

(Middle East Eye) The UK’s Labour Party has cut ties with one of the UK’s most prominent Muslim organisations after the government’s communities secretary, Michael Gove, said the group would be investigated for extremism. On Monday, Labour told the Telegraph that it […]

Over 400 UK imams reject new extremism definition targeting Muslim groups Religious scholars accuse government of 'divisive tactics' and attempting to crack down on groups opposed to Israeli actions against Palestinians

March 22, 2024 Unlisted Author

(Middle East Eye) Over 400 British imams and religious scholars have signed a letter rejecting a new UK government definition of extremism that targeted several British Muslim organisations. Last week, Communities Secretary Michael Gove announced a contentious new definition of extremism, though the […]

Groups accused of ‘extremism’ hit back at Michael Gove and say re-assessment ‘will motivate us’ The communities secretary named five organisations that will be re-assessed against the government's new definition of extremism — and one has now threatened legal action.

March 14, 2024 Rachel McGrath

(Sky News) Two groups set to be re-assessed under the government’s new definition of extremism have hit back at Michael Gove — with one saying the minister’s latest move will only bolster their organisation. Speaking in the Commons on Thursday, the communities […]

Michael Gove names far-right and Islamist groups which could fall under fresh extremism definition The communities secretary insisted the government has no intention of restricting 'freedom of expression, religion or belief,' as critics warned the new definition could have a 'chilling effect' on free speech.

March 14, 2024 Jennifer Scott

(Sky News) Michael Gove has named five groups that will be re-assessed as a result of the government’s new definition of extremism. Speaking in the Commons, the communities secretary said two far-right organisations — the British National Socialist Movement and the Patriotic […]

Government’s new extremism definition will ‘vilify the wrong people,’ warn Muslim organisations Groups say the new definition 'signals an attack on civil liberties by attacking law-abiding individuals and groups that oppose government policy' by labelling them as 'extremist.'

March 13, 2024 Jason Farrell

(Sky News) The government’s proposal to redefine extremism will “vilify the wrong people” and “risk more division,” according to a coalition of Muslim organisations. Signatories include groups which fear they may fall under the new definition announced as part of the government’s […]

‘Labour is 30,000 dead Gazans too late’: Muslim campaign aims to disrupt UK politics A new Muslim campaign is supporting independent candidates to run in the UK's upcoming election against MPs who have opposed a ceasefire

January 31, 2024 Imran Mulla

(Middle East Eye) A new Muslim campaign supporting independent candidates to run in Britain’s general election has slammed the Labour Party’s concern over losing Muslim support as “30,000 dead Gazans too late.” The Guardian reported on Tuesday that Labour leader Keir Starmer’s […]

‘Existential cultural chasm’ — 300,000 anti-Israel activists protest on Armistice Day as antisemitic chants and signs fly over London

November 11, 2023 Kurt Zindulka

(Breitbart) An estimated 300,000 people flooded onto the streets of London on Saturday to protest against Israel despite considerable backlash over the demonstration coinciding with Armistice Day, upon which the British people honour their fallen war heroes. Antisemitic chants and placards were […]

Defence Ministry cuts ties with Muslim Council of Britain Organisation has been pushed from role in naming chaplains

November 4, 2023 Simon Rushton

(National-UAE) UK defence officials have reportedly eliminated the Muslim Council of Britain’s role in identifying and endorsing military chaplains. The MCB had a voice within the Ministry of Defence’s system for appointing chaplains despite a ban on the organisation working with the […]

Prevent review: Shawcross reforms risk ‘slide into authoritarianism,’ critics warn Coalition of civil society organisations, community leaders and rights groups urge the British government to withdraw Shawcross report

March 21, 2023 Simon Hooper and Areeb Ullah

(Middle East Eye) The UK is facing a “slide into dangerous authoritarianism” if the government proceeds with the recommendations of a contentious review of Prevent, critics of the counter-terrorism strategy have warned. In a joint letter issued on Tuesday, a coalition of […]

Downing Street confirms ban on Muslim Council of Britain contacts New controversy surrounds Penny Mordaunt after 2021 meeting with MCB

July 18, 2022 Thomas Harding

(National-UAE) Downing Street has stated that ministers should continue to boycott the Muslim Council of Britain following controversy over a meeting with one of its leaders by Conservative leadership candidate Penny Mordaunt in defiance of the long-standing policy. The trade minister has […]

Calls to increase number of Muslim MSPs at next year’s Holyrood election (LINK ONLY)

June 23, 2020 EoI News

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British government asked to account for rise in Muslim Brotherhood activity MP Andrew Rosindell calls for international action to stop the group exploiting coronavirus downturn

April 29, 2020 Thomas Harding

(National-UAE) A senior British politician has demanded international action to prevent extremists taking advantage of the coronavirus crisis to “exploit” vulnerable people. Andrew Rosindell has raised his concerns at the highest level of British government, asking ministers to answer questions over the […]