Crime

Islamist activist jailed after provoking ‘immediate unlawful violence’ Majid Novsarka, also known as Majid Freeman, has been jailed for 22 weeks following riots in Leicester in 2022

(Jewish News) A notorious Islamist activist, who was at the centre of one of the recently elected pro-Palestine [MPs’] election campaigns, has been jailed for attempts to spark “immediate unlawful violence.” Majid Novsarka, also known as Majid Freeman, was sentenced to 22 […]

Government & Politics

Jonathan Ashworth calls on new Leicester South MP to explain ‘dealings’ with man charged with terror offences Majid Novsarka — also known as Majid Freeman and facing allegations of encouragement of terrorism and supporting a proscribed organisation — has been a vocal supporter of new MP Shockat Adam.

(Sky News) A former senior Labour MP has called on the man who took his seat to “provide a full account of all his dealings” with one of his vocal supporters who is now facing terrorism charges. Leicestershire Police confirmed on Wednesday […]

Government & Politics

Former councillor exposed by JN for questioning extent of Hamas crimes now an MP Ayoub Khan won the Birmingham Perry [Barr] seat as independent candidate, having been previously exposed by Jewish News for questioning Hamas crimes on Oct 7 in Tik Tok posts

(Jewish News) A former Liberal Democrat councillor, previously exposed by Jewish News for questioning the extent of crimes committed by Hamas on October 7, has been elected as an independent MP. Ayoub Khan took the Birmingham Perry [Barr] seat at last week’s […]

Government & Politics

New MP who said election win was ‘for Gaza’ is brother of Islamist group founder Exclusive: Shockat Adam, who defeated former Labour shadow minister Jon Ashworth in Leicester South, is brother of Ismail Patel, who 'saluted' Hamas' attacks on 7 October

(Jewish News) A newly elected MP who dedicated his victory to “the people of Gaza” is the brother of the founder of the hardline Islamist group Friends of Al Aqsa, it can be revealed. Shockat Adam was the surprise winner in Leicester […]

Government & Politics

Pro-Gaza candidates capture seats from Labour as Muslim heartlands revolt Keir Starmer's party suffers startling loss of support in once-safe constituencies despite national landslide win

(National-UAE) Pro-Palestinian candidates scored shock wins in the UK general election, as Britain’s new Labour government suffered a startling loss of support in heavily Muslim areas. Independent candidate Shockat Adam declared “this is for Gaza” as he unseated Labour front-bencher Jonathan Ashworth […]

Government & Politics

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

(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 […]