Islamophobia Awareness Month — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]

He intervened briefly, suggesting that governing organisations like Ofcom and the England and Wales Cricket Board should be evaluated for their effectiveness in addressing institutionalised Islamophobia.

Mr Higginbotham emphasised the importance of building better communities by encouraging victims and potential victims to speak out against discrimination. He highlighted the increase in Islamophobia and antisemitism, noting the impact of words used in discussions. He mentioned his engagement with local organisations such as Tell MAMA and Olive High School, and discussed a memorial service for Sir David Amess where cross-party representatives laid wreaths.

Ms Qaisar shared personal experiences of discrimination faced by Muslims since 9/11. She emphasized the need for government policies to reflect lived experiences and noted an increase in attacks against Muslim women following political rhetoric. She also praised Scottish legislation on hate speech but called for more action from the UK Government.

The MP highlighted personal experiences of discrimination and abuse faced daily, including death threats and dehumanising messages. She noted that Muslims are the largest target of religiously motivated hate crimes and called for action against institutional suspicion towards Muslims, as highlighted by the UN special rapporteur.

She congratulated the Member for Manchester, Gorton on raising awareness of Islamophobia Awareness Month. She expressed solidarity with Muslim Members and highlighted the lack of recognition for Islamophobic abuse compared to other forms of hate crime. Ribeiro-Addy criticised the Prevent strategy's impact on Muslim communities, mentioning delays in reviewing the strategy and concerns over its independence due to William Shawcross' appointment. She noted that 45% of religious hate crimes recorded by the police were Islamophobic in 2020-21, amounting to approximately 42,000 incidents annually.

Does he agree that the issue is not just about online abuse, but that sports can play a role? With the Ashes ahead of us, now is the time to tackle Islamophobia in cricket.

I agreed with my hon. Friend's speech and highlighted the need to challenge ourselves whenever we witness discriminatory behaviour, citing examples of people challenging discrimination on public transport.

On his point about the Muslim community being affected, he will know that Muslims have suffered disproportionately throughout the covid pandemic.

The hon. Member for Harrow West highlighted the high rate of religious hate crimes targeting Muslims and shared examples of discrimination and Islamophobia in his constituency. He called for greater education, awareness, and government leadership to address these issues.

Disappointed that a debate on a very important subject has turned into an attack on the Conservative party. Emphasised practical policies and support for the Muslim community in his constituency, including addressing issues faced by taxi drivers. Highlighted his commitment to equality and valuing every single person.

The hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross discussed the importance of understanding Islam through education to build a more tolerant society. He highlighted the similarities between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as strengths that can be built upon together.

Does he agree that there is more to be done to ensure that our children grow together in harmony, celebrating the differences that we share, which make us stronger when added to the similarities?

He expressed the importance of recognising Islam as a positive religion and highlighted the contributions made by Muslims in various fields such as medicine. He mentioned local efforts to support communities through mosques providing food banks and events.

She discussed the importance of cross-party work and highlighted the need for collective purpose in addressing Islamophobia. She praised the APPG on British Muslims, mentioning Tell MAMA's efforts to support real change through joint working with Jewish bodies. Oswald also called out the Minister for discussing issues related to Zara Mohammed, the new general secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain.

Asked about the quote that 55% of Muslim respondents do not trust the leadership of the Labour Party to tackle Islamophobia effectively, in response to partisanship involved in the debate. He intervened to highlight the positive contributions of Muslim charities and mosques in his constituency during the pandemic, emphasising their role in promoting social cohesion between communities. Intervenes, expressing concern that print media needs to take responsibility for reporting on Muslims in society alongside social media issues.

Does he agree that the Prime Minister likening Muslim women to letterboxes and bank robbers directly fuels Islamophobia?

Stressed the seriousness of Islamophobia, highlighting data showing 45% of religious hate crimes in England and Wales are against Muslims. Emphasised that Islamophobia is not just visible attacks but also unconscious bias, citing cases like Azeem Rafiq's experiences and discrimination faced by Muslim women. Criticised media portrayal of Muslims as linked to terrorism, arguing it normalises Islamophobia.

The information shared with us by the Muslim Council of Britain last week was very powerful indeed, and reflects the experience that many of us have heard about from our Muslim constituents.

I introduced a debate on Islamophobia and highlighted the positive contributions Muslims make in Peterborough, including having Muslim councillors elected by large majorities. I urged all Members to come together cross-party to tackle Islamophobia.

She called for a tolerant society where people can practise their faith freely without discrimination, citing the high proportion of religious hate crimes against Muslims. She mentioned 45% of religious hate crimes recorded by police were targeted at Muslims in England and Wales.

I shared personal experiences of racism and Islamophobia, including being attacked by a racist gang and facing discrimination as a Muslim woman with Polish heritage. I emphasized the importance of speaking out against such behaviour to fight for change. Asked the Minister to give way multiple times, insisting on taking an intervention.

Celebrates the contribution of Newport's Muslim communities and highlights structural Islamophobia. Asks the Minister about tangible actions against Islamophobia, recent discussions with the Muslim Council of Britain, and updates on devolved Administrations' fight against Islamophobia.

Proud to support British Muslims in Wycombe, despite facing Islamophobic trolls on social media. Urges for fair treatment of British Muslims without collective condemnation and asks the Minister to meet with APPG officers and Muslim Council of Britain.

Islamophobia is a deeply entrenched issue in society, with 70% of Muslims experiencing religious-based prejudice within the past year and nearly half of all religious hate crimes being Islamophobic. The speaker called for an apology from the Prime Minister for derogatory remarks about Muslim women and demanded an independent inquiry into Islamophobia as promised by the Government but never delivered.

Tania Mathias supports the motion to consider Islamophobia Awareness Month, noting that while there is a definition for anti-Semitism in British law, there is none for Islamophobia.

She expressed solidarity with British Muslims and called for the Government to adopt the APPG on British Muslims' definition of Islamophobia. She criticised some Tory Members for their initial aggression in the debate.

Ms Qureshi addressed international instances of Islamophobia, citing examples from Myanmar, China, and India. She mentioned the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar with over 700,000 Muslim refugees fleeing ethnic cleansing, and highlighted issues in China with Uyghur Muslims interned in re-education camps. She also discussed violence against Muslims by Hindu mobs in India and called for action from the UK Government on these issues.