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11 December 2019 - 21:11
Approach to Islamophobia to shape Muslim vote in UK

Abdullah Faliq, head of research at the Cordoba Foundation, says British Muslims traditionally vote for the Labour Party, but it would not be right to “pigeonhole” a whole community politically.

Hawzah News Agency - (London - UK) - Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric in the U.K. remain the main issues to be handled by any political candidate as the country prepares to face one of its most crucial elections.

Abdullah Faliq, head of research at the Cordoba Foundation, says British Muslims traditionally vote for the Labour Party, but it would not be right to “pigeonhole” a whole community politically.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Faliq said this week’s general election will be “crucial,” as it will “shape the future of our society.”

He said the issues associated with Muslims in terms of this election are Islamophobia, anti-Muslim hatred, job markets, discrimination at the workplace and education.

Faliq also underlined that far-right elements in the U.K. use the issues of immigration and terrorism in their campaigns.

“With the current situation over the Brexit debate, things are not so easy,” he said.

“The far right and other elements who are coded racists and coded Islamophobes are taking the political sphere and trying to campaign on issues around immigration, security and terrorism, but essentially they are targeting the Muslim community.”

Faliq, not revealing which party he will vote for, said one should “vote for someone who would listen to your needs and also be able to help you.”

He said British Muslims are looking for candidates who would look after their needs locally first and also nationally.

“People are looking for candidates who want to work toward the unity of the country and the best interests of British society as a whole and not to promote hate and division.”

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