Both candidates running to become the new Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain are linked to The Muslim Vote, according to a deep dive from SW1 think tank Policy Exchange. The in-depth report finds that Wajid Akhter and Muhammad Adrees are ‘both linked’ to the campaign, which successfully organised votes in the election often against sitting Labour MPs. The campaign helped four pro-Palestine independents into Parliament…
As for the record of both individuals, the report finds:
“As this note reveals, Akhter, the likely frontrunner, has expressed views which appear ominous for the integration of Muslims into Britain. For his part, Adrees has strongly supported the dictatorial regime in Iran.”
Starmer’s Downing Street has so far maintained the Tory policy of non-engagement with the MCB. Last year it was reported that Labour was trying to set up a new group to sideline the MCB, known as the Muslim Leadership Council. Starmer’s Labour faces a serious challenge from growing support for the Pro-Palestine independents…
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”