Think tank for issues affecting British Muslims | Redefining the public dialogue relating to Britain’s Muslim community

Manchester, United Kingdom
Joined October 2019
NEW POLICY REPORT Ahead of the Assisted Dying Bill returning to the House of Commons this Friday, we have published a new policy report examining the proposed legislation. Our conclusion is clear: this Bill is not good enough. 📄 Read our new report: cfmb.org.uk/product/why-the-…
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There can be no meaningful choice without meaningful alternatives. Supporters of assisted dying emphasise choice.
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The state should not guarantee a pathway to assisted death while being unable to guarantee the care that might make someone wish to continue living.
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📢 NEW POLICY REPORT Tomorrow, Parliament will debate the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Second Reading. Yesterday, we published: Why the Law for Assisted Dying is Not Good Enough Our conclusion is clear: this Bill should be rejected
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Parliament should not legislate first and address these concerns later. Care must come first. #AssistedDying #Parliament #PalliativeCare #EndOfLifeCare #BritishMuslims
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Can Andy Burnham’s brand of politics reset the increasingly strained relationship between British Muslims and Westminster, and in particular the Labour Party? Here’s what we think British Muslims can realistically expect from a Burnham government. cfmb.org.uk/what-does-it-loo…
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
Another absolute pile of poop article in the Spectator 💩 Great response from @SteveBakerHW 👊🏽 “I am proud to represent thousands of British Muslims, around one in six of my electors. I know they suffer discrimination and hate and I won’t stand for it” spectator.co.uk/article/stev…
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
APPG Statement on reports that the government has dropped its plans for a definition of Islamophobia. @paulbristow79 & @SarahOwen_ #IAM2022
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
Hate crime, England and Wales, 2021 to 2022 - GOV.UK. It is frightening to analyse the latest ⁦@ukhomeoffice⁩ figures which show that Muslims victims make up 42% (3,459) of all recorded religious hate crime. ⁦⁦@WMPolice⁩ gov.uk/government/statistics…
Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
The MCB has written to the Indian High Commissioner regarding the statement on 19th September regarding recent events in Leicester, we call for a just view on events and to address the deeper seated issue of #Hinduvta extremism. #Leicester
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
Honoured to have our paper published in @Religions_MDPI special issue with an analysis of how #Islamophobia contributed to a #COVID19 syndemic & disparities @SufyanDogra @Muslimdoctors @MuslimsInBritRN @CMPR_ThinkTank @MuslimCouncil @APPGBritMuslims mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/9/780/…
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
No.10's Boycott of the @MuslimCouncil is disgraceful. The days when Conservative Governments could prop up Muslim organisations based on 1/2 people, funded for their own purposes is over! Every community has a right to be heard by their government and so do British Muslims.
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
As Chair of @appghajjumrah I'm very concerned by the implications of changes to the booking system for thousands of potential Hajj pilgrims across the country. In the last week, we've been making representations to relevant parties including the @UK_CAA bbc.co.uk/news/business-6175…
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
I was overwhelmed with the kindness, generosity &felt privileged 2 have met humanity in action Kamel had migrated from Algeria &made the UK his home So I will be making a donation to a charity that works to support migrants &if you are moved please do the same12/12 #BeLikeKamel
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Centre For Muslims in Britain retweeted
💥💥 URGENT 💥💥 Did you you know public consultation on how the official UK Covid enquiry should be run ENDS on 7th April? The government have kept this awfully quiet - I can't think why. Please have your say. Make your voice heard. Please RT 🙏💙 covid19.public-inquiry.uk
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The Minister was rightly appalled that 3 yrs on the govts own appointed adviser on Islamaphobia hasn’t been engaged ,resourced or responded to 2 yrs on govt hasn’t met their own advisory group on Anti-Muslim hatred And 4 years on still not adopted ⁦a definition #Islamophobia
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