The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) held a positive and constructive meeting with Greater Manchester Mayor Bev Craig OBE, discussing key issues affecting British Muslim communities and opportunities for closer co-operation.
Maswood Ahmed, MCB Deputy Secretary-General, accompanied by Nasar Malik, Trustee of Cheadle Mosque, an MCB member organisation, received a warm welcome from the Mayor, who expressed her commitment to fairness in public service delivery and continued dialogue.
Maswood highlighted the MCB’s nearly three decades of advocacy for fairness, justice, equality, and social cohesion, and its principled opposition to all forms of oppression, hatred, and extremism. He outlined the MCB’s role as Britain’s largest, most diverse, and democratically structured Muslim umbrella organisation, bringing together more than 500 member organisations nationwide, including a significant presence across Greater Manchester.
Discussions focused on tackling Islamophobia, far-right extremism, mosque safety, fair representation in the media, and policing, and ensuring positive representation of Islam and British Muslims in education. The importance of youth opportunities, community participation, and equitable public services was also emphasised.
Commenting on the meeting, Maswood Ahmed said:
“We greatly appreciated Mayor Craig’s warm welcome and constructive engagement. The MCB remains committed to building bridges, promoting fairness, and ensuring British Muslim voices are heard and valued. We look forward to working with civic leaders across the country to strengthen understanding, equality, and opportunities for all communities.”
Mayor Craig welcomed continued engagement, and the MCB looks forward to strengthening its relationship with Greater Manchester’s civic leadership and working alongside its member organisations to advance shared priorities.
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