Monthly archives: February 2011

February 9, 2011 By Faith Matters

Cameron: My war on multiculturalism

David Cameron launched a devastating attack today on 30 years of multiculturalism in Britain, warning it is fostering extremist ideology and directly contributing to home-grown Islamic terrorism. Signalling a radical departure from the strategies of previous governments, Mr Cameron said that Britain must adopt a policy of “muscular liberalism” to enforce the values of equality, […]

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February 9, 2011 By Faith Matters

EDL protest attracts European far-right activists

Far-right activists from across Europe will join thousands of English Defence League supporters tomorrow for the biggest rally in the group’s 20-month history. Police expect up to 7,000 demonstrators will descend on Luton, the Bedfordshire town where the EDL started in spring 2009, amid evidence of the group’s growing influence among young people. The organisation […]

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Report sheds light on rise in number of converts to Islam
February 9, 2011 By Faith Matters

Report sheds light on rise in number of converts to Islam

THE number of British people converting to Islam has almost doubled since 2001, according to a new study commissioned by a former councillor in Haringey. The report, entitled A Minority Within A Minority, was carried out by the inter-faith think tank Faith Matters, which is headed up by former Liberal Democrat Noel Park councillor Fiyaz […]

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