Starmer claims Tory party has problem with Muslims' in PMQs address

"Mass ritual prayer in public places is an act of domination. The domination of public places is straight from the Islamist playbook. Muslims praying in public, including the mayor of London practising his faith, are not welcome. He described it as an act of domination, straight from the Islamist playbook."

"When I see religious events in Trafalgar Square, when I see Hindus celebrating Diwali, when I see Jews celebrating Hanukkah, when I see Christians performing the Passion of Christ, or Muslims praying that shows the great strength of our diverse city and country. I have never seen her party call out anything other than the Muslim events."

"I have never seen her party call out anything other than the Muslim events. It is only when Muslims are praying the only conclusion is that the Tory party has got a problem with Muslims."

During Prime Minister's Questions, Keir Starmer called for Kemi Badenoch to dismiss Nick Timothy, the Conservative shadow justice secretary, over a post criticizing Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square as an act of domination. Starmer argued that Timothy's comments suggest Muslims practicing their faith are unwelcome and represent Islamist tactics. He contrasted this with other religious celebrations in public spaces, including Hindu Diwali celebrations, Jewish Hanukkah observances, and Christian Passion performances. Starmer concluded that the Conservative Party's selective criticism of only Muslim religious events indicates institutional bias against Muslims. Badenoch did not directly address the criticism, instead redirecting discussion toward Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador.

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