Recent discussions among mainstream British politicians and commentators have highlighted a contentious issue regarding the influence of Islamist groups on British democracy. Claims have been made that Islamist groups are subverting British democracy and posing a security threat, with some suggesting that these groups are intimidating MPs to influence parliamentary decisions, a claim described as "a deadly serious and inflammatory claim." This debate has sparked concerns over the balance between security and democratic principles, with the Speaker mentioning that "long-established Parliamentary process" should not be subverted due to threats. Reports suggest that "The Islamists are in charge of Britain now," indicating a significant influence on parliamentary proceedings. Senior Tory MPs, urged on by powerful right-wing newspapers, have launched a campaign to label peaceful protesters, particularly from the Muslim community, as a threat to democracy. Yvette Cooper has been mentioned in the context of being more concerned about parliamentary democracy being warped by these threats. Rishi Sunak has commented that "a dangerous signal was sent that intimidation works," highlighting the toxic impact on society and politics. The situation has prompted calls for substantiation of these claims and reflections on the importance of maintaining democratic processes in the face of threats.
In Parliament this week, a dangerous signal was sent that intimidation works. It is toxic for our society and our politics. It is an affront to the liberties and values we hold dear in Britain. Our democracy cannot and must not bend to the threat of violence and intimidation. https://t.co/ZY6InZBE3C
Yvette Cooper should be more concerned about our Parliamentary democracy being warped by threats to MPs from Islamist groups. A concerted plot, it seems, to intimidate to get the ceasefire amendment they wanted. Far easier to shout Islamophobia to distract from the shocking… https://t.co/y5SwVsaQsG
Senior Tory MPs urged on by powerful right-wing newspapers are now running a campaign to label peaceful protesters, and especially those from the Muslim community, as a threat to our democracy. This is an increasingly dangerous moment. The Prime Minister must speak out. But…
“British democracy ceased to operate by its own rules in order to prevent its elected representatives from being violently hounded, if not killed, by Islamist mobs.” @KonstantinKisin on the British politicians caving to very real threats from Islamists. https://t.co/yj9j3xiLOX
“The Islamists. . . are in charge of Britain now.” @KonstantinKisin reports on a recent proceeding in British Parliament that led politicians to cave “to intimidation and threats of violence” from Islamists. https://t.co/yj9j3xidZp
I have reflected deeply on what happened in Parliament this week. The Speaker appears to be saying that long-established Parliamentary process should be subverted in the face of express or implied threats. This is dangerous and wrong. We cannot - ever - allow this to happen.
"Mainstream British politicians are claiming that British Muslims are a security threat and are subverting British democracy. This is a deadly serious and inflammatory claim. They now have a duty to substantiate their claims. ✍️ Opinion by Peter Oborne https://t.co/R3TXBWj420