Dear Sammi Ibrahem
So sorry I have taken longer than usual to respond to your e-mail.
It’s an important matter to I will be writing to Ministers and get back to you.
Best wishes
Gisela Stuart
want to keep up to date on what I am doing visit www.giselastuartmp.co.uk
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From: iparlcom@nativespace-thebe.ns-thebe.com [mailto:iparlcom@nativespace-thebe.ns-thebe.com] On Behalf Of SAMMI IBRAHEM
Sent: 23 March 2010 11:16
To: STUART, Gisela
Subject: Please support EDM 1079 – Muslims in Britain
SAMMI IBRAHEM
Dear Gisela Stuart, MP
I am writing to ask you to sign EDM 1079 – Muslims in Britain, which is below.
The motion follows a growing number of articles demonising Muslims in sections of the media. Against this backdrop, we are witnessing a concerning rise in violent attacks on Muslims and the growth of extreme right-wing organisations including the English Defence League, which recently marched on Parliament inciting hatred and demanding the closure of the East London Mosque.
I believe that the targeting of communities in this way risks creating a climate of fear and division in society, and undermining civil liberties and the right to freedom of expression. The motion welcomes the contribution of Muslim communities and their full participation in British society, including in politics.
Please sign this EDM and for more information on the One Society Many Cultures campaign contact onesocietymanycultures@googlemail.com
The EDM reads as follows:
“That this House opposes the increased demonisation of Muslims in sections of the media; expresses its deep concern at the recent visit to the House of Lords by the far right politician Geert Wilders; condemns the English Defence League demonstration outside Parliament in support of Geert Wilders and their slogans and placards inciting hatred, such as their demand for the closure of the East London Mosque, that will only lead to a climate of fear, division and disharmony; welcomes the participation and contribution of Muslims in British society, including in politics; believes that the full participation of all communities in the forthcoming general election is in the interests of democracy.”
