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Community Stands Against Hate: Support for Barrow's Islamic Centre

10/28/2025

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In Barrow, anti-racist campaigner Paul Jenkins supports the Islamic Centre to provide a community space for local Muslims.
He says protests are fueled by outside groups rather than local grievances.
Opponents label the centre a "mega mosque."
Westmorland and Furness Council clarified that the centre is not in the Lake District National Park.
Religious hate crimes in Cumbria have surged, reflecting broader national trends.

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In Barrow, anti-racist campaigner Paul Jenkins supports the Islamic Centre to provide a community space for local Muslims.
He says protests are fueled by outside groups rather than local grievances.
Opponents label the centre a "mega mosque."
Westmorland and Furness Council clarified that the centre is not in the Lake District National Park.
Religious hate crimes in Cumbria have surged, reflecting broader national trends.