On 2024-03-08, the UK government, under Communities Secretary Michael Gove, is considering designating the Muslim Council of Britain as 'extremist' and plans to appoint an adviser to tackle Islamophobia. Fiyaz Mughal has been named as the 'Islamophobia' Czar, a role linked to Tell MAMA, which lost a £214,000 government grant in 2013 after police & civil servants raised concerns over its methods. This move has sparked discussions, with @GBNEWS and analyst Charlie Peters debating its implications for the Conservative Party, questioning whether it is a vital step or a potential trap. On 2024-03-09, Nigel Farage criticized the decision, questioning when an advisor on anti-British hatred will be appointed. Legal concerns have also been raised regarding Gove's new definition of 'extremism'.
Revealed: legal fears over Michael Gove’s new definition of ‘extremism’ https://t.co/azTuBmb9JB
Michael Gove to appoint adviser to tackle Islamophobia https://t.co/nniZPxvHkX
Nigel Farage calls out Gove: 'When are we getting new advisor on anti-British hatred?' The GB News presenter offered a sharp-tongued response to the news the Government is poised to appoint a new tsar to combat anti-Muslim hatred. Nigel Farage has taken aim at Michael Gove… https://t.co/oEiTMUcwW6
🔴 Gove to appoint adviser to tackle Islamophobia https://t.co/xTXNAnlKnv
The anti-Muslim hatred tsar: a vital appointment or a trap for the Tories? - analysis by Charlie Peters @CDP1882 @GBNEWS https://t.co/AU8FesqzZc
The anti-Muslim hatred tsar: a vital appointment or a trap for the Tories? - analysis by Charlie Peters https://t.co/sfgbn6lS3P
Hi @michaelgove. When are we getting a new advisor on anti-British hatred? Thanks. https://t.co/QupdJ9fDTL
🚨Breaking News🚨 Heard on @GBNEWS Minister @michaelgove has appointed Fiyaz Mughal as his "Islamophobia" Czar of the discredited @tellmamauk. In 2013 the govt stopped its £214,000 a year grant after police & civil servants raised concerns about its methods. Expect free… https://t.co/Ul5Y1XzvFq
Muslim Council of Britain could be designated as 'extremist' under new plans by the UK government's Communities Secretary Michael Gove https://t.co/mU49XC0BlF