Islamophobia: the intensification of racism against Muslim communities in the UK shows that Islamophobia is growing in the UK, and highlights its structural nature across British society. Islamophobia in the UK has deep roots that manifest in many forms.
The sense that Muslim people are a threat to Britain has become overt and direct. Whether it is politicians speaking from the benches in parliament, or mainstream headlines screaming about ‘Islamist extremists’ when describing peaceful protestors, Islamophobia has reached fever pitch in the UK. These narratives have cast British Muslims as ‘outsiders’ with foreign loyalties, as a menace to society. It is time that we put a rational conversation back on the agenda.
This report is an opportunity to understand both the nature and breadth of Islamophobia in the UK, with the scope to build anti-racist solidarities as an outcome, to eradicate its existence. It features a chapter by Prevent Watch director Dr. Layla Aitlhadj.
