An exchange during PMQs has provoked a row over the government’s commitment to freedom of speech

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Islamophobia laws would be disastrous for Britain

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Starmer warned as Labour MP calls for a ‘blasphemy law’ to tackle Islamophobia

Critics fear Labour’s attempt to define anti-Muslim prejudice will amount to ‘blasphemy’ legislation

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Sir Keir Starmer opens door to Islamophobia law

Sir Keir Starmer has refused to rule out introducing blasphemy laws after a Labour MP demanded the Prime Minister prohibits the "desecration of religious texts", including the Koran.During Prime Minister's Questions, Starmer was quizzed on his position on so-called blasphemy laws as the UK continues to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month.

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Starmer refuses to rule out 'Blasphemy Laws' as free speech row erupts over Labour MP's demand to prohibit 'desecrating' Koran

Today at Prime Minister’s Questions, the Labour MP Tariq Ali asked: ‘Will the Prime Minister commit to introducing measures to prohibit the desecration of all religious texts and the prophets of the Abrahamic religions?’ 

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Why is a Labour MP calling for a blasphemy law?

That Tahir Ali, a backbench Labour MP for Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, could stand up in the House of Commons and openly demand the reintroduction of blasphemy laws to “prohibit the desecration of all religious texts and the prophets of the Abrahamic religions” was disgraceful enough. 

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There is no place for blasphemy laws in the Labour party

Keir Starmer failed to reject a Labour MP’s demand to ban the desecration of religious texts.

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Does Labour back Islamic blasphemy laws?

Yesterday in Parliament, Labour MP Tahir Ali asked Keir Starmer whether the Government would “commit to introducing measures to prohibit the desecration of all religious texts and the prophets of the Abrahamic religions”. 

Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Tahir Ali has urged the British government to ban the “desecration” of religious texts and prophets. During a parliamentary session, Ali addressed Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, calling for the reinstatement of laws to restrict such acts, which the British officially discarded in 2008 and 2021, long after they had fallen into disuse.

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Muslim Legislator Demands Blasphemy Law…

At Prime Minister’s Questions (“PMQs”) Keir Starmer refused to rule out introducing blasphemy laws after a Labour MP demanded the Prime Minister prohibits the "desecration of religious texts", including the Koran, GB News reported. 

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To mark Islamaphobia Awareness Month, MP calls for Blasphemy laws to be reinstated to protect Islam

Tahir Ali’s intervention has added a new dimension to the ongoing national conversation about Islamophobia and religious respect. 

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