New Labour’s Islamophobia

By: Aneesa Akbar

The demonisation of Muslims, asylum seekers and refugees under Tony Blair may make many in Labour feel uncomfortable. But if the party is serious about its anti-racist credentials, it must confront its past.

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The Labour Party prides itself as a steadfast party of anti-racism. But despite political victories such as the Equality Act and the election of black MPs like Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant, tackling racism has not always been a fundamental principle of how our party organises. In some ways, Labour has exacerbated problems: the Islamophobia […]

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The Labour Party prides itself as a steadfast party of anti-racism. But despite political victories such as the Equality Act and the election of black MPs like Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant, tackling racism has not always been a fundamental principle of how our party organises. In some ways, Labour has exacerbated problems: the Islamophobia […]

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The Labour Party prides itself as a steadfast party of anti-racism. But despite political victories such as the Equality Act and the election of black MPs like Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant, tackling racism has not always been a fundamental principle of how our party organises. In some ways, Labour has exacerbated problems: the Islamophobia […]

The Labour Party prides itself as a steadfast party of anti-racism. But despite political victories such as the Equality Act and the election of black MPs like Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant, tackling racism has not always been a fundamental principle of how our party organises. In some ways, Labour has exacerbated problems: the Islamophobia […]

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