Does Labour measure up? By Bob Pitt Labour Briefing, February 2011 “The Islamophobia Myth” – that was the title of an influential article by Kenan Malik published in the February 2005 issue of Prospect magazine. It argued that violence, hatred … Continue reading
Jewish and Muslim communities in the north-west are readying themselves for a new campaign against the BNP if its leader Nick Griffin stands in the Oldham East and Saddleworth by-election. The BNP leader hinted last Friday through the Twitter website … Continue reading
Only two weeks in his post, Britain’s new immigration minister believes that hijab should not be allowed at British schools. “People wear veils for different reasons: some out of religious conviction. some because they’re forced to. It should be up … Continue reading
Islam attacked by both church and state By James Tweedie Morning Star, 11 February 2008 ESTABLISHMENT figures launched a spate of attacks on British Muslims this weekend, alleging honour crimes, inbreeding and seeking special treatment under the law. But former … Continue reading
Generations of my father’s family married their cousins. Headlines about “inbred” Muslims only serve to further demonise a minority group, argues David Shariatmadari. Comment is Free, 11 February 2008 See also Andy Newman’s post at Socialist Unity. He writes: “Why … Continue reading
A government minister has warned that inbreeding among immigrants is causing a surge in birth defects – comments likely to spark a new row over the place of Muslims in British society. Phil Woolas, an environment minister, said the culture … Continue reading
A Muslim teaching assistant who was suspended for refusing to remove her veil in the classroom has been sacked. Aishah Azmi, 24, of Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, west Yorkshire, was suspended on full pay earlier this year by Kirklees council and … Continue reading
Muslims under siege Owen Jones, Poplar & Limehouse Constituency Labour Party, surveys the responses to Jack Straw’s comments on the niqab. Labour Left Briefing, November 2006 “Ministers caught telling the truth!” announced the BNP on their website on 15th October … Continue reading
“For years I worked in a school where a number of memorable parents wore the niqab, a full veil. These women taught me a lot about Islam. They also challenged my understanding of inclusion. However strange I felt in our … Continue reading
Veiled prejudice By Jamil Hussain Morning Star, 23 October 2006 LET’S face it, Muslim-bashing is newsworthy. Politicians now feel that it’s a sure-fire way of getting noticed In the last month, MPs have pumped out timely and much-publicised polemics about … Continue reading