The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply troubled by the 73% surge in Islamophobic assaults in 2024—an unprecedented crisis culminating in last summer’s violent riots. Our decision-makers face a stark choice: ignore this hatred or confront it properly.
The MCB urges immediate action to tackle anti-Muslim bigotry through a comprehensive national strategy, including adoption of the All Party Parliamentary Group in British Muslims’ definition of Islamophobia as ‘a type of racism that targets Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim’. We call upon fair-minded Britons from all walks of life to stand together against this alarming trend.
ENDS
Notes to editors:
1. Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/feb/19/uk-islamophobic-assaults-surged-by-73-in-2024-anti-hate-charity-reports
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