MCB Warns Against Lack of Transparency And Watering Down Of Islamophobia Definition Responding to the leaked proposals around a non-statutory working definition of Islamophobia, Dr Wajid Akhter, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, said: “The Muslim Council of Britain ... British Muslims Diversity And Inclusion Islamophobia Policy Politics Press Releases Dec 16, 2025
Racist Attack Against the South Essex Islamic Centre Commenting on the attack of the South Essex Islamic Centre, Dr Wajid Akhter, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain said: “The South Essex Islamic Centre in Basildon has been vandalised, w... British Muslims Community Stories General News Hate Crimes Press Releases UK Sep 2, 2025
Muslim Women Are More than Just Political Punchlines for Headlines – MCB Responds to Reform UK Gimmick Commenting on the recent political gimmick by Reform setting up ‘Reform for Women,’ Dr Naomi Green, MCB Assistant Secretary said: “This so called “Reform for Women” conference claimed to speak for wom... British Muslims General News Press Releases UK Politics Women Aug 12, 2025
New Poll Shows British Muslims Overwhelmingly Oppose Assisted Suicide Bill A new poll reveals overwhelming opposition among British Muslims to the legalisation of assisted suicide, ahead of a critical vote on the Assisted Suicide Bill The survey, conducted by Whitestone Insi... British Muslims General News MCB Updates Press Releases UK Politics Jun 20, 2025
Lives Not Knives: Muslim Council of Britain Supports Knife Crime Awareness Week The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is this week supporting Knife Crime Awareness Week, a campaign of the Ben Kinsella Trust, aiming to raise awareness, foster community dialogue, and promote effectiv... British Muslims General News Press Releases May 19, 2025
MCB Statement on the Passing of Barrister Abdur Razzaq The Muslim Council of Britain is deeply saddened by the passing of Barrister Abdur Razzaq, a distinguished lawyer in Bangladesh and a towering figure in the UK Muslim community, particularly among Bri... British Muslims General News Press Releases May 7, 2025
British Muslims: Strong British Identity, Youthful Demographic and Entrepreneurial Spirit PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Media Office at media@mcb.org.uk / 0845 262 6786 British Muslims: Strong British Identity, Youthful Demographic and Entrepreneurial Spirit New report from ... British Muslims General News MCB Updates Press Releases Apr 7, 2025
Muslim Council of Britain Welcomes Historic Appointment of Sir Mufti Hamid Patel as Interim Chair of Ofsted The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today welcomes the appointment of Sir Mufti Hamid Patel CBE as interim chair of Ofsted, the first British Muslim to be appointed to this role. The MCB also condemns... British Muslims Education General News Islamophobia Media Misreporting Press Releases Mar 14, 2025
Muslim Council of Britain Welcomes Government’s Working Group on Anti-Muslim Hatred Definition The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) today welcomes the government’s announcement of a new working group to develop a definition of Anti-Muslim Hatred/Islamophobia, a long-awaited step towards addressi... British Muslims Islamophobia Press Releases Feb 28, 2025
CFMM Exposes GB News’ Anti-Muslim Hate: Findings Call for Urgent Ofcom Action On Thursday 12 December, the Centre for Media Monitoring (CfMM) hosted the launch of its groundbreaking report, ‘GB News: A Snapshot of Anti-Muslim Hate’, at the Frontline Club, London. This two-year ... British Muslims General News Islamophobia Media Misreporting Press Releases Dec 17, 2024
MCB joins faith leaders in opposing Assisted Dying bill The Muslim Council of Britian joined faith leaders in opposing the Assisted Dying bill. In their letter, faith leaders stated: “As leaders of faith communities we wish to express our concern at the Te... British Muslims General News MCB Updates Press Releases Nov 25, 2024
MCB Secretary-General opens North London Muslim Community Centre Library The MCB Secretary-General had the honour of participating in the opening of a new community library and social space for the North London Muslim Community Centre (NLMCC). The NLMCC has a 28-year legac... British Muslims Community Community Stories General News Nov 14, 2024