Shooting the Messenger: MCB Responds to Sajid Javid Comments on BBC Andrew Marr 3 June 2018 – Today the Home Secretary Sajid Javid was asked about examples of Islamophobia in the Conservative Party on the BBC’s Andrew Marr programme. It follows a letter on this matter sent by the... Democracy Hate Crimes Islamophobia Politics Press Releases Jun 3, 2018
The Muslim Council of Britain Officially Requests Inquiry into Islamophobia in the Tory Party The Muslim Council of Britain has today written to Conservative Party Chair, Rt Hon Brandon Lewis MP, requesting an inquiry into Islamophobia within his party, including a full audit to ensure racists... Hate Crimes Islamophobia Muslims Politics Press Releases May 31, 2018
Darren Osborne Terrorism Verdict: Time to Take Islamophobia Seriously 1 February 2018 The Muslim Council of Britain today welcomed the guilty verdict passed on Darren Osborne, convicted of murder and attempted murder after driving a van into a group of Muslims near a no... Hate Crimes Mosques Muslims Obituary Press Releases Feb 1, 2018
MCB Stands in Solidarity with Belfast Islamic Centre 23 December 2017 It has been brought to our attention that the Belfast Islamic Centre, an affiliate of the MCB has been attacked again today, following an incident with Britain First a few weeks ago. ... General News Hate Crimes Islamophobia Mosques Muslims Security Terrorism Dec 23, 2017
President Trump Sharing Anti-Muslim Videos from Britain First 29 November 2017 Today, the Muslim Council of Britain has commented on President Trump sharing anti-Muslim videos on Twitter, from the far right group, Britain First: “This is the clearest endorsement... General News Hate Crimes International Affairs Islamophobia Muslims Nov 29, 2017
Muslim Surgeon Stabbed Outside Altrincham Mosque Following news about a stabbing of a prominent Muslim surgeon, who was attacked outside Altrincham Mosque in Manchester on 24th September, the Secretary General of the MCB, Harun Khan, said: “We are s... General News Hate Crimes Islamophobia Sep 25, 2017
Three arson attacks in three years – Manchester Mosque suffers Islamophobic hatred again 1st August 2017 A Manchester mosque has suffered a third arson attack in three years earlier in July, which Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are now investigating as a hate crime. Nasfat ... Hate Crimes Islamophobia Mosques Muslims Press Releases Aug 1, 2017
Srebrenica Genocide – 22 Years on 11th July 2017 Today is Srebrenica Memorial Day, a day where we remember the horrific genocide of more than 8000 Bosniak Muslims in 1995. The systematic killing based on ethnic and religious grounds h... Hate Crimes Muslims Obituary Press Releases Jul 11, 2017
MCB Welcomes Home Secretary’s Announcement of Plans to Support Communities in United Drive Against Hate 26 July 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today welcomes Home Secretary Amber Rudd’s announcement of the Hate Crime Action Plan , launched today, which will assess the police response to hate crime, ... Hate Crimes Mosques Multiculturalism Muslims Press Releases Jul 26, 2016
Concern Raised Over Post-Referendum Division and Hate Crimes 27 June 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today called on political and civic leaders to urgently come together and deal with the division that has come about as a result of the European Referendum a... Hate Crimes Islamophobia Press Releases Jun 27, 2016
Hate Incidents After European Referendum Results: A Compilation The Muslim Council of Britain has compiled over 100 hate incidents that has taken place since the results of the European Referendum were announced on Friday 24 June 2016. The screen shots below are r... General News Hate Crimes Islamophobia Jun 26, 2016
Murder in Glasgow: Muslim Council of Britain Condemns Religiously Aggravated Attack 26 March 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today condemned the murder of Glasgow resident Asad Shah, killed yesterday in Scotland. Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain s... Hate Crimes Press Releases Mar 26, 2016