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UK's £800m Strategy to Combat Rising Anti-Muslim Sentiment

3/7/2026

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The UK plans anti-Muslim hostility tsar under a social cohesion strategy, backed by £800m over ten years.
A leaked draft warns antisemitism is becoming normalized in society.
Critics, including Sir James Cleverly, say the Islamophobia definition could curb free speech.
A man was charged with possessing an offensive weapon at Manchester Central Mosque.
A survey shows 45% of Muslim women feel unsafe on transport, and 34% report Islamophobic abuse.

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The UK plans anti-Muslim hostility tsar under a social cohesion strategy, backed by £800m over ten years.
A leaked draft warns antisemitism is becoming normalized in society.
Critics, including Sir James Cleverly, say the Islamophobia definition could curb free speech.
A man was charged with possessing an offensive weapon at Manchester Central Mosque.
A survey shows 45% of Muslim women feel unsafe on transport, and 34% report Islamophobic abuse.