Blunkett targets religious hatred
Press Review 7 July 2004
The government is to try again to make incitement to religious hatred a criminal offence, David Blunkett will announce today.
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Blair appeals to Muslim voters
Press Review 8 June 2004
Tony Blair has appealed to Muslim voters not to abandon the Labour Party because of his government's policy on Iraq.
Islamophobia triggering extremism surge
Press Review 3 June 2004
A massive rise in extremism could result from the rising Islamophobia created by September 11, according to a report published yesterday.
Muslims urged to use their vote
News Article 3 June 2004
Muslims have been urged to use their vote in next week's local, European and mayoral elections in order to halt the BNP.
Straw urges Muslims to be wary of Lib Dems
Press Review 21 May 2004
Jack Straw has warned British Muslims to beware of "fairweather friends" in the run up to next month's elections.
Muslims turning against Labour warns peer
News Article 9 May 2004
Britain’s first female Muslim peer has warned that photographs of Iraqi prisoner abuse will result in a "shift against Labour".
Roche warns on Islamophobia
News Article 4 May 2004
Former Home Office minister Barbara Roche has called on the government to investigate the true extent of Islamophobia in Britain.
Blair welcomes Muslim leaders' letter
News Article 31 March 2004
Tony Blair has welcomed moves by the Muslim Council of Britain to disassociate terrorism from Islam.
War leads to drop in Muslim support for Labour
News Article 15 March 2004
The UK's involvement in the Iraq war has been cited as the reason behind a sharp drop in support for Labour among Muslim voters.
Blunkett champions faith groups
News Article 14 January 2004
The home secretary has highlighted the key role of faith groups in their local communities.
Archbishop slams terror detentions
Press Review 22 December 2003
MacShane angers Muslims with 'British way' comments
News Article 21 November 2003
The Europe minister has called on the UK's Muslim community to choose between the "British way" of political dialogue and Islamic terrorism.
Blunkett: Islamic teachers should speak English
Press Review 31 October 2003
Blunkett 'islamophobic' claims survey
Press Review 30 May 2003
