A counter-extremism analyst has warned that Britain risks becoming a ‘global powerbase’ for radical Islam unless Sir Keir Starmer‘s government takes action.
Middle East commentator Amjad Taha says the UK finds itself in ‘the extraordinary position’ of militant Islam spreading on home soil while declining in countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
And he warned that there were ‘more extremists in the UK than the Middle East’ with radical Islamists hiding behind freedom of speech.
He said there was a rise in sectarian voting and independent candidates seeking election on a pro-Gaza ticket could help lead to Britain becoming a ‘global powerbase’ for radicals.
Mr Taha, who has 1.6million followers on X and Instagram, raised concerns about what he described as harmful teaching in schools and local communities.
His claims come as Sir Keir’s Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner launches a new council on…
