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A new report by @LabourMuslims was released over the weekend into Islamophobia and the experiences of Muslim Labour Party members and supporters.
The report can be found here: https://www.labourmuslims.org/research
The results are worrying.
The report can be found here: https://www.labourmuslims.org/research
The results are worrying.
Here are some of the report's striking findings:
29% of Muslim Labour members & supporters (over 1 in 4) have directly experienced Islamophobia
37% of Muslim Labour members & supporters (over 1 in 3) have directly witnessed Islamophobia
29% of Muslim Labour members & supporters (over 1 in 4) have directly experienced Islamophobia 37% of Muslim Labour members & supporters (over 1 in 3) have directly witnessed Islamophobia
Over half, 55%, do not trust the leadership of the party to tackle Islamophobia effectively The Labour complaints procedure is widely criticised, with 48% saying they have no confidence in it when it comes to tackling Islamophobia
59% don't 'feel well-represented by the leadership' 46% don't believe Labour represents the Muslim community effectively.This report should be of concern to the Labour Party & needs to be taken seriously & acted upon if Islamophobia is to be rooted out from the party.
