Timeline: Usman Khan’s path to murder

June 7, 2021 Article

Usman Khan’s path to his death on London Bridge at the hands of police marksmen followed a long history of involvement in extremism. He killed his two victims at Fishmongers’ Hall at an event which had been intended to celebrate prisoners who had taken steps on the path to reform. Here is a timeline of […]

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Uighur exiles describe forced abortions and torture in China

June 5, 2021 Article

Three Uighurs who fled from China to Turkey have described forced abortions and torture by Chinese authorities in the far western Xinjiang region. They were speaking ahead of giving evidence to a people’s tribunal in London that is investigating if Beijing’s actions against ethnic Uighurs amount to genocide. One woman said she was forced to […]

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JAILED: Racist who threatened and abused taxi driver

June 3, 2021 Article

A racist who robbed, threatened, and abused a taxi driver in a shocking Islamophobic hate...

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Moving forward: Reponse to the Professor Singh investigation into the Conservative party

May 25, 2021 Article

Responding to Professor Singh’s independent Investigation into Alleged Discrimination within the Conservative party, Iman Atta...

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Moving forward: Reponse to the Professor Singh investigation into the Conservative party

May 25, 2021 Article

Responding to Professor Singh’s independent Investigation into Alleged Discrimination within the Conservative party, Iman Atta...

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A message of care, empathy and respect during the crisis – Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg

May 16, 2021 Article

We stand before Shavuot, the festival of the giving of the Torah. This Torah is always understood as Torat chaim, the teaching of life. In these terrible times across Israel and Gaza, we pray for the teaching of life. We pray for the safety of everyone, an end to the violence, a restoration of calm […]

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Far-right terror suspects in Keighley charged with multiple terrorism offences after 3D-printed gun uncovered

May 14, 2021 Article

Four people arrested concerning far-right terrorism earlier this month have been charged with multiple terrorism...

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Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Patel tweet

May 14, 2021 Article

A senior trade unionist has been suspended by Labour after suggesting Home Secretary Priti Patel was “disgusting” and should be deported. Unite’s assistant general secretary Howard Beckett – who is standing for the leadership of the major union – apologised for the social media message. Mr Beckett sits on Labour’s ruling national executive committee but […]

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Family surprised by presents from non-Muslim neighbour to celebrate Eid

May 13, 2021 Article

A woman has said a gift from her neighbour to celebrate Eid has restored her “faith in humanity”. Shafaq Hassan, from Streatham, south London, said her neighbour treated her and son Ayaan, 14, to dates and a prayer mat in celebration of Eid, which this year began on Wednesday evening and will end on Thursday […]

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Hindus and Muslim men at greater risk of dying with Covid in pandemic

May 13, 2021 Article

Hindus and Muslim men have had a disproportionately high risk of dying with coronavirus throughout the pandemic compared with Christians, figures suggest. After adjusting for age, location, socio-demographic factors and certain pre-existing health conditions, Hindus and Muslim men were still more likely to die with Covid-19, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The ONS […]

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