In recent weeks, an entity referring to itself as ‘The Muslim Council of UK’ has been confused for the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB).
Scottish media outlets have quoted said entity on matters pertaining to the SNP leadership race. The MCB has issued the following clarification:
“The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) is a democratic body that represents a wide cross-section of British Muslim communities.
The MCB has not issued any comment on any matters pertaining to the SNP leadership race.
The organisation referring to itself as the ‘Muslim Council of the UK’, and Mr Wasif Ahmad, described as the Chairman of this organisation, has no association with the MCB or our network of affiliates across the UK.
It is of note that the only online trace pertaining to this entity is a Facebook page that seems to have been created yesterday, and the only name reported to be associated with it is that of the aforementioned Mr Wasif Ahmed. We would ask that media outlets examine the credentials of this organisation and on whose behalf it speaks as a matter of priority.
For reference, the MCB does not endorse political parties, or individual candidates, and aims to work with elected representatives from all parties for the common good.”