House of Commons Meeting – Iraq: Can the War Be Averted? 12 Mar 2003 Although the majority of people in the UK and in the world remain adamantly opposed to a unilateral attack on Iraq and international lawyers are suggesting that such an attack might consti... Press Releases Mar 12, 2003 MCB News
Last minute plea against invading Iraq – Muslims meet Blair 05 Mar 2003 ‘Please think hard and reconsider your position on invading Iraq. There is still time to return from the brink. You can help save not only the already blighted Iraqi people but also the wh... Press Releases Mar 5, 2003 MCB News
Pork in “Halal” Chicken 27 Feb 2003 British Muslims were horrified whilst watching the report on a BBC 1 Programme “The Food Police” aired at 8.30pm on 26 February. The report clearly showed that a large amount of chicken wh... Press Releases Feb 23, 2003 MCB News
Census Results Social history in the making 13 Feb 2003 For the first time in 150 years, official statistics are available on the size of Britain’s faith communities. `This is a landmark event and social history in the making’, noted Iqbal Sacr... Census Press Releases Feb 13, 2003 MCB News
British Muslims Protest Linkage Between Eid and Terror 11 Feb 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain views with great concern the press statement issued by the Police linking the auspicious day of Eid with a possible terror attack in the UK. The Festival of S... Press Releases Feb 11, 2003 MCB News
Holocaust Day: MCB regrets exclusion of Palestinian genocide 27 Jan 2003 The MCB has conveyed its deepest sense of pain and anguish over the Nazi Holocaust. In a message to this Monday’s Holocaust Memorial National Day ceremony in Edinburgh, Iqbal Sacranie, MCB... Press Releases Jan 27, 2003 MCB News
Heavy Police Raid on Finsbury Park Mosque 20 Jan 2003 The Muslim Council of Britain has repeatedly stated there can be no two views either about terrorism or about using a place of worship for purposes other than what it is meant for. A Mosqu... Press Releases Jan 20, 2003 MCB News
Trevor Phillips: A Good Choice For The CRE 17 Jan 2003 Trevor Phillips: A Good Choice For The CRE The Muslim Council of Britain warmly welcomes the appointment of Trevor Phillips as the new Chairman of the Council for Racial Equality. “We cert... Press Releases Jan 17, 2003 MCB News
British Muslims Urge Prime Minister To Avert War 13 Jan 2003 In a letter today to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, the Muslim Council of Britain expressed their appreciation for his efforts towards restraining an American administration that had seem... Press Releases Jan 13, 2003 MCB News
Creating Hope For Young Muslims 04 Nov 2002 The Muslim Council of Britain welcomes the publication today of two studies on British Muslims. ‘The Situation of Muslims in the UK’ published by the Open Society Institute (OSI) provides ... Press Releases Nov 4, 2002 MCB News
Rethink Iraq War Plans, Urges MCB 15 Oct 2002 The Muslim Council of Britain urges the British government to seriously rethink its policy concerning Iraq. The MCB Central Working Committee met at the offices of its affiliate, the Feder... Press Releases Oct 15, 2002 MCB News
Conference Announcement 25 Sep 2002 ‘The Demographic Profile of Muslims in Britain Charting a Research Agenda’ Thursday 26 September 2002, London Until now no one has been able to confirm the actual number of Muslims in th... Press Releases Sep 25, 2002 MCB News