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£2.5 Million Contract Sparks Doubts Over Islamophobia Initiative

7/23/2025

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The British Muslim Trust has landed a £2.5 million government contract to tackle Islamophobia, stepping in for Tell Mama. However, skepticism looms as critics scrutinize the Trust's qualifications and connections to contentious figures like Asif Aziz, raising alarms about conflicts of interest and the organization's ability to combat anti-Muslim hate effectively.

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The British Muslim Trust has landed a £2.5 million government contract to tackle Islamophobia, stepping in for Tell Mama. However, skepticism looms as critics scrutinize the Trust's qualifications and connections to contentious figures like Asif Aziz, raising alarms about conflicts of interest and the organization's ability to combat anti-Muslim hate effectively.