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MPs Demand Islamophobia Definition Amid Rising Hate Crimes

11/2/2025

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More than 40 Labour and independent MPs urged the UK government to adopt an Islamophobia definition.
The push follows a 19% rise in hate crimes against Muslims.
In 2025, Muslims accounted for 45% of religious hate crimes, a 92% rise since 2023.
Afzal Khan (Labour MP) led the letter.
Labour adopted a definition in 2019, but the Conservative government has not accepted it due to lack of broad consensus.

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More than 40 Labour and independent MPs urged the UK government to adopt an Islamophobia definition.
The push follows a 19% rise in hate crimes against Muslims.
In 2025, Muslims accounted for 45% of religious hate crimes, a 92% rise since 2023.
Afzal Khan (Labour MP) led the letter.
Labour adopted a definition in 2019, but the Conservative government has not accepted it due to lack of broad consensus.