Tory MP on Allahu Akbar

Robert Jenrick, a Conservative MP, has faced backlash for suggesting that police should immediately arrest protesters chanting 'Allahu Akbar' during pro-Palestinian demonstrations. His comments, made on Sky News, were criticized as Islamophobic by several prominent Muslim parliamentarians, who argued that his statements link all Muslims to extremism and foster a climate of intolerance. Jenrick defended his remarks by asserting that the phrase could be used in a threatening manner by extremists and criticized the police for their handling of pro-Palestinian protests compared to far-right demonstrations. The Muslim Council of Britain emphasized that 'Allahu Akbar' is a peaceful phrase used widely in Islamic prayer, calling Jenrick's rhetoric demagogic. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions surrounding policing and community relations in the UK amid rising far-right sentiments and anti-Muslim violence. Jenrick’s remarks have reignited debates about institutional Islamophobia within the Conservative Party.