In a recent report by The Telegraph, the growing concerns of British Muslims regarding Elon Musk’s increasing influence were highlighted. The article quotes Zara Mohammed, the outgoing Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), who warns about the rise of Islamophobia, worsened by the impact of social media.
Zara Mohammed, the first woman to lead the MCB, pointed to several troubling trends. She criticized the normalization of far-right figures like Tommy Robinson and Nigel Farage, the rise of anti-immigrant rhetoric, and Elon Musk’s recent statements on UK politics. She stated that many Muslims are leaving social media due to hostility and the persistent association of Islam with immigration and crime.
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The report also notes concerns over Musk’s ties with Donald Trump, who may offer him a significant role in a future administration. This, critics argue, could intensify divisive rhetoric. The UK government, when contacted, reaffirmed its commitment to tackling racial and religious hatred, promising new measures soon.
The context of these concerns follows last summer’s riots, which erupted after incidents in Southport. The Telegraph also revisited the historically strained relationship between the MCB and the UK government, which severed ties in 2009 following controversial comments from an MCB official about Hamas. While relations were later restored, they have remained distant under successive Conservative and Labour governments.
This article is originally published on alnas.fr
