Rayner faces legal challenge over ‘secret’ Islamophobia talks

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The Free Speech Union (FSU) said the process would rubber-stamp a controversial definition of Islamophobia, which Labour would then adopt. The definition, which treats Islamophobia as a type of racism, has been criticised for being too widely drawn.

The FSU has written to the Deputy Prime Minister expressing concern the new definition is being drawn up behind closed doors.

Charles Hymas, The Telegraph, 26th June 2025.