Recent polling of Conservative Party members has revealed concerning levels of Islamophobia within the UK's governing party. A significant portion of the membership, 40%, holds a negative view of Muslims, with 58% believing Islam poses a threat to the British way of life. Additionally, more than half of the members think parts of European cities are under Sharia Law. The polling indicated that twice as many members view Muslims negatively as those who have a positive view. This issue has sparked calls for action, including from Tory London mayoral candidate Suzie, who condemned the abuse directed at Sadiq Khan, one of the country's most prominent Muslim politicians. The findings underscore the challenge the Conservative Party faces in addressing anti-Muslim sentiment within its ranks.
40% of Conservative Party members have a negative view of Muslims, with 58% saying Islam is a threat to the British way of life. The UK's governing party has a widespread and serious problem with anti-Muslim racism and so far the Prime Minister won't even acknowledge it exists. https://t.co/fYMVKLFvy0
NEW: Polling from HOPE not hate of Conservative Party members shows shockingly high levels of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment. 58% of members think Islam is a threat to the British way of life. https://t.co/Sc6qVCcdJ0
New polling of Conservative Party members finds that: - 58% think Islam is a threat to British way of life - More than half think 'Parts of European cities are under Sharia Law' - Twice as many have a negative view of Muslims as have a positive view https://t.co/35JjXWqHSY
Tory London mayoral candidate @Councillorsuzie "I may be one of Sadiq Khan’s biggest critics, but I also see the monstrous abuse he gets as one of the country’s most prominent Muslim politicians. No one should have to put up with that, and I wholly condemn anyone who does it"
There is anti-Muslim hatred in the Conservative Party. We must not see a repeat of the divisive, deeply racist and Islamophobic campaign the Conservatives ran against @SadiqKhan in 2016 again. The PM has a duty to address this. https://t.co/R0St5OEABT