Anti-hate tsar quits after a load of abuse

Published date11 March 2024
Publication titleDaily Star (England)
Sources say Fiyaz Mughal was set to be unveiled today as the first anti-Muslim-hatred tsar

Mughal But he is believed to have made a U-turn after vile attacks from the far right and Islamist extremists.

Ministers had expected to work closely with the campaigner to tackle Islamophobia.

Mr Mughal founded counterextremism group Faith Matters and victims' group Tell Mama (Measuring Anti-Muslim Attacks).

But reports claim critics who learnt of his proposed Westminster role blasted him as "a sell-out".

Friends have insisted his appointment was approved by Downing Street last Thursday, but Government sources maintain he was only on the...

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