Islamophobia Awareness Month
Early day motion 26, tabled 8 November 2023 by Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 26 members.
That this House supports Islamophobia Awareness Month, which is taking place this November; recognises the incredible contributions that British Muslims make to our country; acknowledges that anti-Muslim sentiment is far too prevalent in our society; notes with concern that the horrifying Israel-Gaza conflict has led to a rise in Islamophobia in the UK, with Tell MAMA reporting a sevenfold increase of anti-Muslim incidents between 7 and 29 October compared to the same period last year; emphasises the importance of standing up to religious hatred in all its forms; and calls on the Government to ensure that public bodies have the resources and training they need to identify and prevent hate crimes.
Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 8, Scottish National Party 5, Labour 4, Plaid Cymru 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Workers Party 1.