MCB urges Rt Hon Mr Gove MP to review his decision to exclude Religious Education from the National Curriculum 18 May 2011 In our ever-growing, multicultural and multi-faith society, Religious Education is essential to increasing understanding and cultivating an attitude of tolerance towards other faiths and w... Press Releases May 18, 2011
Now Let the Healing Begin 02 May 2011 Farooq Murad, the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, made the following statement on the reported death of Osama bin Laden: “Few will mourn the reported death of Osama bin... Press Releases May 2, 2011
Actions must be in the interests of the people of the Middle East 31 Mar 2011 The Muslim Council of Britain today issues the following statement on the situation in the Middle East: The Muslim Council of Britain articulates the majority opinion that supports aspirat... Press Releases Mar 31, 2011
The 2011 Budget – A Lost Opportunity to Support New Businesses 25 Mar 2011 The Muslim Council of Britain welcomes all efforts to support entrepreneurship in the UK however feels the Budget has not gone far enough to nurture the green shoots that can finally be se... Press Releases Mar 25, 2011
MCB Celebrates ‘a confident, self assured and forward-looking Muslim community’ 23 Mar 2011 The Muslim Council of Britain’s second annual Muslim Leadership Dinner was attended by leading figures from the world of media, politics, civil society, business and the community leaders ... Press Releases Mar 23, 2011
MCB urges YES for the Alternative Vote 22 Mar 2011 This May, British people will for the first time ever be given a say on how they elect their representatives. This is a historic opportunity for all our communities to decide how politics ... Muslims Vote Press Releases UK Politics Mar 22, 2011
British Muslims express sincere condolences to Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami victims 15 Mar 2011 The Muslim Council of Britain sends its sincere condolences to the people of Japan and the victims that tragically lost their lives as a result of last Friday’s earthquake, which occurred ... Press Releases Mar 15, 2011
Shared National Identity Should Not Be Seen Through the Lens of Security – MCB Responds to Prime Minister’s Munich Speech 05 Feb 2011 The Muslim Council of Britain gives the following response to the Prime Minister’s speech on security and multiculturalism, delivered today at the Munich Security Conference. Farooq Murad,... Press Releases Mar 5, 2011
MCB Welcomes Deputy Prime Minister’s Defence of Multiculturalism 04 Mar 2011 The Muslim Council of Britain today welcomed the speech by Nick Clegg in which he made a nuanced defence of multiculturalism, a process by which people respect and communicate with each ot... Press Releases Mar 4, 2011
MCB Mourns the Passing of Syed Nawazish Bokhari OBE 02 Mar 2011 Inna LILLAHI wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’oon The Muslim Council of Britain mourns the death of Syed Nawazish Bokhari, who passed away on Tuesday 1 March 2010. Mr Bokhari dedicated his life to publ... Press Releases Mar 2, 2011
MCB Responds to Channel 4 Dispatches Documentary: One Incident of Child-Abuse is One Incident Too Many 14 Feb 2011 On Monday 14th February, Channel 4 aired a Dispatches programme entitled, ‘Lessons in Hate and Violence’, that painted a highly disturbing picture of young Muslims experiencing intolerant ... Press Releases Feb 14, 2011
MCB to Organise International Delegation for the 7th World Islamic Economic Forum 09 Feb 2011 For the seventh consecutive year, the Muslim Council of Britain will be sending a delegation of leading professionals, thought leaders and community representatives to the World Islamic Ec... Press Releases Feb 9, 2011