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Anti-Muslim hatred from the margins to the mainstream

Whatever local Muslim communities do to remind society that these extremists don’t represent them, there are media commentators, as well as right-wing politicians, constantly fostering a narrative of collective responsibility.

By Joe Mulhall

/ 18 Feb 2016

Anti-Muslim hatred from the margins to the mainstream

Whatever local Muslim communities do to remind society that these extremists don’t represent them, there are media commentators, as well as right-wing politicians, constantly fostering a narrative of collective responsibility.

By Joe Mulhall

/ 18 Feb 2016

Elected police commissioners: an opportunity for extremists?

If the current dearth of participation in the first Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales is anything to go by, the new system may provide an opportunity for far right political parties to establish crucial centres of influence.

By Joe Mulhall

/ 12 Oct 2012