When the Muslims of Albania saved Jews from the Nazis
The scars of Nazi brutality are deep rooted in the conscious of many European nations but Albania’s positive contributions are remarkable if unknown. A nation […]
Month: October 2014
The legend of Noor Inayat Khan
The legend of Noor Inayat Khan is worth repeating for those unfamiliar with her heroism. Noor was the first female radio operator sent into Nazi-occupied […]
How the city of Brighton took care of India’s soldiers during WW1
The city of Brighton holds a unique place in the hearts of many British Indians thanks to its role during World War I. Various buildings […]
A reminder of how anti-Semitism manifests itself in England
In early September, Sports Direct fired a security guard after he allegedly denied entry to a group of Jewish schoolboys and told them: “No Jews, […]
Are we seeing the rise of the far-right in Britain?
Are we seeing a resurgence of far-right extremism in Britain? According to one of the Home Office’s most senior advisers, the rise of ISIS and […]
How the Left can better challenge anti-Semitism
The recent war in Gaza resulted in record levels of antisemitism in Britain, according to the latest Community Security Trust (CST) findings. A record number […]
No, there are no plans to build Britain’s largest Muslim-only cemetery
In early September, several media outlets reported that Solihull council received two separate applications for Muslim cemeteries near the village of Catherine-de-Barnes. The Times and […]
Myth busting: William Gladstone’s quote about the Quran
A popular anti-Muslim meme echoes the words of Victorian Prime Minister William Gladstone. Accompanied by a stock image of Gladstone is the quote, “As long […]
The far-right obsession with Muslim demographics
On August 19, Britain First posted a link to a new documentary that features their leader Paul Golding. A short description accompanied the link: “‘Europe’s […]
Diwali lit up a dreary Trafalgar Square in 2014
A cavalcade of colours burst through the grey clouds that hung over Trafalgar Square to celebrate Diwali. On Sunday October 12, people of all faiths […]