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Faith Matters Founder Calls for Unity Against Hate

3/9/2026

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Mughal Advocates Inclusion

Mughal, a secular Muslim and founder of Faith Matters, says racism and religious fundamentalism have shaped his life since childhood.
He emphasizes social cohesion and countering hate crime.
Despite his Tell Mama project, some within the Muslim community resist his inclusive approach.
He laments the lack of government engagement with risks posed by Islamist groups and longs for the more integrated Britain of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Reed Unveils Cohesion Plan

The UK government will unveil an action plan, Protecting What Matters, to boost social cohesion and counter extremism.
The plan would empower the Charity Commission to shut down charities promoting extremism.
It would create a whistleblowing route for university staff and introduce a Campus Cohesion Charter with an annual State of Extremism report.
Communities Minister Steve Reed said the plan addresses divisions and celebrates the UK’s diversity.

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Mughal Advocates Inclusion

Mughal, a secular Muslim and founder of Faith Matters, says racism and religious fundamentalism have shaped his life since childhood.
He emphasizes social cohesion and countering hate crime.
Despite his Tell Mama project, some within the Muslim community resist his inclusive approach.
He laments the lack of government engagement with risks posed by Islamist groups and longs for the more integrated Britain of the 1980s and 1990s.

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