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Muslim Vote 2010

MCB Press Release on the 2010 General Election:

Highlights:

  • MCB celebrates unprecedented voter interest in the election.
  • Acknowledges historic Muslim participation in British politics.
  • Successful Muslim Vote campaign and engaged affiliates contribute to the historic turnout.
  • British Muslim voters emerge as discerning, prioritising diverse and common issues.
  • Congratulates elected Muslims, notably three women and two Conservative MPs, breaking new ground.
  • Dr. Muhammad Abdul Bari commends winners, acknowledges high turnout, and urges reflection on the electorate’s message.
  • Calls for wise choices in forming a new government for the national interest.

MCB Press Release: Interfaith Stand Against Far-Right: General Election 2010

Key Points:

  • MCB backs a pledge uniting diverse faith and community groups.
  • Addresses anti-Muslim hatred, Islamophobia, andxenophobia.
  • Urges citizens to vote against racism and prejudice.
  • Emphasises unity against far-right politics.
  • Signatories include varied faith and community organisations.
  • Stresses shared British values of equality and respect.
  • MCB actively participates in this interfaith stand.

Archive

Muslim Vote 2010 is a tool and a platform to encourage British Muslims to go out and vote on 6 May. It also intends to create a non-partisan space where British Muslims of all political persuasions can come together, debate, share learn and activate for the common good.

Muslims and the Elections

These will be the closest fought election in a generation. All voters, including Muslims can make a difference.

In the forthcoming General Election, increased numbers of Muslims will be eligible to vote – many as first time voters. They are citizens fully engaged in the life, concerns and future course of our nation.

We encourage all Muslims to take an active part in all the issues of the election campaign. British Muslims should engage with and contribute to the national debate, not merely for their own interests, but the common good of our shared future.

This section will also outline the public policy issues effecting Muslims in Britain. You can also learn about Muslim voting patterns.

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