UK’s new Labour govt and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Yossi Mekelberg August 03, 2024 A month after sweeping to power in the general election on July 4, the UK’s new Labour government has its hands full dealing with the […]
Rioters try to torch Rotherham asylum seeker hotel amid far-right violence
UK news Home secretary condemns ‘utterly appalling’ scenes as bottles and chairs thrown outside Holiday Inn Express Emine Sinmaz, and Robyn Vinter in RotherhamSun 4 Aug 2024 A far-right-led mob of masked […]
Extreme-right activists are terrorising UK’s Muslims, says charity
Exclusive: Monitoring organisation Tell Mama reveals surge in threats, including of rape and death Vikram Dodd Sun 4 Aug 2024 The surge in extreme rightwing activity in the past week […]
Fear grips UK’s Muslim communities as far-right riots spread nationwide
Far-right riots and Islamophobic attacks spread to more cities overnight Sunday, days after deadly stabbings in Southport were falsely attributed to Muslims Far-right rioters hurl projectiles at police in Bristol, UK, on 3 August […]
Imran Khan competes with Tony Blair and Boris Johnson to be Oxford chancellor
Unlike the other two former world leaders, the former Pakistan prime minister is contesting the election from prison Imran Khan during an interview in Lahore, Pakistan 17 March, 2023 (Reuters/Akhtar Soomro) By Imran Mulla Published date: 26 July 2024 Imran Khan, Pakistan’s most famous living man, has held multiple prestigious titles throughout his 71-year […]
Leaders of Hartlepool mosque thank community for ‘outpouring of love’ after being targeted during protest
By Mark Payne Published 2nd Aug 2024 Leaders of Hartlepool’s Nasir Mosque have thanked the community for their support after it became a focus for far-right protesters. Police had to stand guard […]
Government warns that rioters ‘will pay the price’ as wave of violence sweeps UK
The ObserverUK news https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/004a9a10d2e3d862eff46d6f71c1988efd97e8d4/0_278_8539_5123/master/8539.jpg?width=620&dpr=1&s=none Disorder spread through several UK cities on Saturday, Yvette Cooper said, pledging full support for police Robin McKie, James Tapper, Michael Savage and Olivia Lee Sat 3 Aug 2024 Rioters […]
Protests turn violent in Sunderland as UK unrest spreads after Southport killings
Previous 1 / 2 People take part in a protest outside a mosque in Liverpool, UK, on August 2, 2024. (REUTERS) 2 / 2 Police officers stand near a “Road closed” sign, […]
Archbishop of Canterbury says ending Israeli occupation is a ‘legal and moral necessity’
The Anglican leader has urged governments to uphold international law following the ICJ ruling declaring Israel’s occupation of Palestinian lands illegal The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, in central London […]
UK PM, police hold crisis meeting over unrest as stabbing attack suspect due in court
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will set a national policing capability to crack down on violent protesters after clashes with police across England the past two nights ByJILL LAWLESS Associated Press and BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press August 1, 2024 LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “tiny mindless minority” […]
The areas in England where riots have broken out since Southport attack
Explainer Violent disorder and ‘intimidating behaviour’ have been seen across country in wake of Merseyside atrocity Josh Halliday North of England editorThu 1 Aug 2024 12.53 BSTShare Riots and unrest have […]
VIDEO: Jalsa Salana passes peacefully as Muslim convention attracts global audience
By Paul Ferguson Tuesday 30th July 2024 Share This year’s Jalsa Salana attracted more than 43,000 Muslims from across the world. (MTA) If you build it, they will come. And they came in their tens […]
Does Labour even care about regaining the trust of British Muslims?
Imaan Irfan 30 July 2024 You’d imagine Labour would be keen to address Muslim grievances after haemorrhaging votes in the election. All the evidence so far suggests they are happy to ignore them Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer is seen in the stands during the opening ceremony of the […]
UK’s St Andrews university fires rector from governing body for Israel criticism
Stella Maris removed after condemning Israel’s ‘genocidal attacks’ on Gaza The investigation into Stella Maris (above) led by Morag Ross KC said she exercised ‘poor judgment’ but said ‘firing’ her […]
We have allowed the demonisation and dehumanisation of male refugees. They are victims too
OpinionImmigration and asylum Zoe Williams The right calls them ‘economic migrants’; progressives respond by focusing on women and children. I’ve fallen into that trap myself Wed 31 Jul 2024 The […]
The Southport riot brought to light the horrifying undercurrents in British politics
Owen Jones On social media, the far right spread false claims about the suspect, playing into the bigotry of a rightwing populist ecosystemWed 31 Jul 2024 16.55 BSTShare How did […]
Police in England urged to protect mosques as far right plans more rallies
Fears asylum seeker accommodation may come under threat from ‘mindless thuggery’ of agitators Josh Halliday and Neha Gohil Thu 1 Aug 2024 Police forces have been urged to step up patrols outside […]
Agitators accused of Islamophobia for linking Southport attack to Muslims
Rioters attack local mosque in the English town where children were killed amid a flurry of online misinformation. By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 31 Jul 202431 Jul 2024 British Muslims, […]
Ahmadiyya Muslim Convention in Hampshire highlights calls for global peace
ANI 29 July, 2024 Hampshire [UK], July 29 (ANI): The annual convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, known as Jalsa Salana, was held in Alton, Hampshire, from July 26 to […]