Section: Opinion
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My time in a psychiatric ward made my religious father confront the reality of mental illness
With every visit, his preconceptions changed to empathy and acceptance
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While politicians play around with words like ‘extremism’, Muslim women feel the real consequences
Michael Gove and other Conservative MPs are locked in petty squabbles over terms such as ‘Islamophobia’ and ‘anti-Muslim hate’, making these words meaningless in the face of our lived experience
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Tax hikes and poor public services — the UK’s economic future looks bleak
Experts warn of anaemic growth and funding gaps to services. Yet neither Labour nor the Conservatives are willing to be honest about raising taxes
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Tory Islamophobia only adds to Sunak’s election troubles
Inflammatory anti-Muslim statements may appeal to some on the political right, but they also risk splitting the Conservative vote
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A series of gaffes and more trouble ahead for Rishi Sunak
Recent gaffes and two important byelections could be disastrous for the prime minister — but Labour isn’t guaranteed success either
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Muslim support for Labour is plummeting — can independent challengers fill the void?
Sir Keir Starmer’s party is poised for electoral victory, but its position on Gaza has alienated many voters
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The issue of immigration will be a battleground in the next UK election
Both parties have pledged to crack down on illegal arrivals. Minority groups are understandably concerned about what any new policy says about how welcoming our country is
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Meals that mark the passage of time
Food can evoke powerful memories of the year past and signpost our way through the next
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Geert Wilders’ victory points to a surge in anti-Islam populism across Europe
Many mainstream politicians have adopted and amplified the language of the far right
