Muslim Council of Britain Elects New Leadership 18th July 2016 Harun Khan and Dr Omer El Hamdoon Harun Rashid Khan elected Secretary General and Dr Omer El Hamdoon Deputy Secretary General British Muslim leaders discuss Brexit and a growing generat... Press Releases Jul 18, 2016
Nice Attacks: Muslim Council of Britain Condemns Yet Another Outrage in France 15 July 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today expressed its outrage of the attacks in Nice that took place last night. Some 80 people including children are reported to have died. Dr Shuja Shafi, S... Press Releases Jul 15, 2016
Theresa May: Muslim Council of Britain Welcomes New Prime Minister 13 July 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today congratulated Theresa May as she becomes the second woman prime minister of our country. Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary general of the Muslim Council of Bri... Press Releases Jul 13, 2016
MCB Endorses Damning Chilcot Report 7 July 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today provided its initial response to Sir John Chilcot’s long awaited report on Britain’s involvement in the invasion and occupation of Iraq (2003-2009). In ... Civil Liberties Democracy Muslims Press Releases Terrorism Jul 7, 2016
Daesh Attacks Muslims Worldwide: Muslim Council of Britain Condemns Mindless Terrorism 5th July 2016 As we conclude the holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim Council of Britain notes the tragic terrorist attacks that have taken place throughout the Muslim world. Yesterday, even the holy cit... Press Releases Jul 5, 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
European Union Referendum Result: Time to Heal Divisions 24 June 2016 As the results of the European Union Referendum are now known and Muslims have voted on both sides of the debate, Dr Shuja Shafi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain has is... Democracy Islamophobia Muslims Press Releases Jun 24, 2016
EU Referendum: Make Sure You Vote This Thursday 20 June 2016 This Thursday, 23 June, we will be voting to decide whether we stay in or out of the European Union. In the next few days, the Muslim Council of Britain urges Muslims to vote and encourag... Press Releases Jun 20, 2016
British Muslims Mourn Jo Cox MP Following the murder of Jo Cox MP, who was attacked outside her constituency office, the Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain Dr Shuja Shafi said: “I am shocked by the attack on Jo Cox a... Press Releases Jun 16, 2016
Counter-Extremism and Safeguarding Bill: Civil Society Groups and Leading Figures Voice Concern 21 May 2016 Today a diverse and unique coalition of civil society groups and leading figures have come together to highlight serious concerns about the government’s proposed Counter-Extremism and Safe... British Muslims Civil Liberties Law Press Releases May 21, 2016
Halal Finance for Students: Muslim Council of Britain Welcomes Government Initiative 18 May 2016 The Muslim Council of Britain today welcomed the government’s White Paper on making available Shariah-compliant student loans. Praising the government, Dr Shuja Shafi said: “The government... Press Releases May 18, 2016
Statement on allegations against Imam Ghani In response to the allegations against Imam Ghani by Prime Minister David Cameron during PMQs at the House of Commons, Dr Shuja Shafi, MCB Secretary General, said: “As a result of these smears, we und... Press Releases May 13, 2016