Tory MP on Allahu Akbar
Tory MP on Allahu Akbar
Tory MP on Allahu Akbar
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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.

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Row over Tory MP's Allahu Akbar arrest call
Robert Jenrick criticised for saying people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ should be arrested
Jenrick says people shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ on London streets should be arrested
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