The UK government's decision to allocate £1 million ($1,272,000) for the construction of a memorial at @Nat_Mem_Arb dedicated to Muslim soldiers who fought in the World Wars has sparked a wide array of reactions. Critics argue that this move, while recognizing the contributions of Muslims in past conflicts, does not address the current issues facing Muslims living in Britain today. Some see the allocation as a response to accusations of Islamophobia within the government, while others question the necessity and motivation behind the memorial, suggesting it may be an act of virtue signaling. The debate extends to comparisons with other memorials, including a significantly more expensive Holocaust memorial planned for a central location outside parliament. Amidst the controversy, supporters of the memorial, including one of the founding members of the World Wars Muslim Memorial Trust, express gratitude towards @sajidjavid & @Jeremy_Hunt for acknowledging the sacrifices of Muslim soldiers.
Obviously important to see the Chancellor recognise the contributions of Muslims during the two world wars. But what is his Government willing to do for British Muslims in the here and now, other than to gaslight and vilify them? https://t.co/sZV45GuveX
Hi @Con_Tomlinson on @sajidjavid's plan to spend £1 million on a Muslim soldier memorial, I was the first to get a "so what" from him. "Show some respect" Sajid Javid loses it in heated Twitter spat: 'WTF is happening?'" https://t.co/wVUZYG8r61 https://t.co/KMy3fZij29
Obviously important to see the Chancellor recognise the contributions of Muslims during the two world wards. But what is his Government willing to do for British Muslims in the here and now, other than to gaslight and vilify them? https://t.co/sZV45GuveX
Obviously important to see the Chancellor recognise the contributions of Muslims during WWII. But what is his Government willing to do for Muslims in the here and now, other than gaslight and vilify them? https://t.co/lRVujvCkZL
Tories announce £1m for monument to Muslims who died fighting for Britain in both world wars. Is this meant to compensate for the vile anti-Muslim talk coming from Suella Braverman etc? #Islamaphobia https://t.co/iWBXmU10ZN
Many people are angry about the £1 million for a 'Muslim War Memorial' saying its virtue signalling, we already have war memorials etc. Why are they not as vocal when it comes to the £138 million 'Holocaust Memorial' planned for right outside parliament in one of central… https://t.co/jhSTx1LKDE
UK government to spend $1,272,000 to construct memorial for Muslim soldiers - https://t.co/CGK0PLe9Ym
There are over 70,000 war memorials in the United Kingdom. I'd like the government to point out which one of them doesn't honour Muslims who fought & died for Britain during the two world wars. https://t.co/UPyxRHjMFX
Question: £1 million isn't a huge amount of money and no one has been asking for 'Muslim war memorials'. The fact he put this number 1 on the agenda knowing full well it would cause anger amongst all sides indicates it was done on purpose. Are they now deliberately trying to… https://t.co/Zs55SPT2YZ
As one of the founding members of the World Wars Muslim Memorial Trust - I thank @sajidjavid & Chancellor @Jeremy_Hunt for allocation of £1 million for the memorial @Nat_Mem_Arb https://t.co/MOwdcTdVCK https://t.co/bHxX1xOFAG
This memorial is important, but the Chancellor should be embarrassed that his government has done more for Muslims who died 80 years ago than Muslims living in Britain today. https://t.co/DLdWfBDMjM