Lib Dem MP calls for Maajid Nawaz to be de-selected
A Liberal Democrat MP has said that he finds Maajid Nawaz's recent actions unacceptable and an "insult to people of all religions."
Gordon Birtwistle MP,...
Nicolas Anelka receives five match ban and £80k fine for “quenelle”
West Bromwich Albion have suspended striker Nicolas Anelka after he was banned for five matches and fined £80,000 for his "quenelle" gesture.
He has also...
Muslim Brotherhood pledges to cooperate with British government inquiry
Below is a press statement on behalf of the Muslim Brotherhood in response to Prime Minister David Cameron's announcement that the government will launch...
Birmingham movie to feature at Cannes Film Festival
A short movie by two Midlands-based filmmakers has been accepted to feature at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Unstoppable, which is directed by Ather Chaudhary...
Muslim community in Bolton raises £30,000 in memory of Alan Henning
The Muslim community in Bolton has raised £30,000 in memory of murdered British aid worker Alan Henning.
The father-of-two was kidnapped last December while travelling...
Thousands of Muslims in London protest against Prophet cartoons
Thousands of Muslims gathered near Downing Street yesterday to protest against the defamatory cartoons of Prophet Muhammad (saw).
A leaflet issued by the Muslim Action...
Manchester Council of Mosques issue statement on Cameron’s extremism speech
The Manchester Council of Mosques (MCOM) have issued a statement today addressing the inherent problems with Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on tackling extremism...
Petition demanding Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest reaches 100k signatures
A petition calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits the UK has passed 100,000 signatures.
The petition states: “Benjamin...
Four Britons fighting with ISIS sanctioned by UN
Four British citizens fighting with ISIS in Syria are to be subject to UN sanctions in the first such move in a decade, Downing...
UN official: Prevent could cause radicalisation
A top UN official has slammed the Prevent counter-extremism programme, warning that the state is perceived by some as acting like “big brother.”
UN Special...
