Archive: Multiculturalism

Comment: British Sikhs are the best example of cultural integration

Gareth Johnson: 'The belief in hard work and the importance of the family has been the reason why Sikhs have been so successful in the UK.'

British Sikhs demonstrate the very best of social integration, and should be recognised for their remarkable achievements.

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Hijab worn for first time at Commons despatch box

The view from the despatch box.

A student from Wokingham has spoken about how it felt to become the first person to wear a hijab at the Commons despatch box.

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Comment: Just because we're multicultural doesn't mean we lose our national identity

Tariq Modood and Varun Uberoi: 'Multiculturalists argue that cultural diversity is in-eliminable without an unacceptable level of coercion'

Our politicians love to hate it, but multiculturalism thrives anyway.

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Comment: Obama victory shows why politicians must embrace multiculturalism

Ian Dunt: 'Britain has a smaller percentage of immigrant groups than the US but the direction of travel is the same.'

Barack Obama won because he appealed to immigrant groups, instead of abusing them. How long until British politicians learn the same lesson?

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London 2012: The equality backlash

Ready to go: But ethnic media feels isolated from the London 2012 Games.

Equality and human rights groups launched a series of attacks on the London 2012 Olympics over the weekend, amid continued irritation at organisers' approach to the event.

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Interview: Eleanor Laing

Eleanor Laing: 'If I offend a bullying father who beats his daughter for her perfectly reasonable behaviour then I will offend him.'

The sex equality chair talks about breast feeding, multiculturalism and whether you're allowed to say 'calm down, dear'.

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Runnymede Trust: A dangerous and ill-advised policy

Runnymede Trust warns against forced assilimation

Dr Rob Berkeley, director of the Runnymede Trust, comments on multiculturalism in advance of a new counter-extremism strategy:

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Hilary Benn : Integration good but we need tolerance

Hilary Benn, shadow secretary for local government

Hilary Benn MP, shadow local government secretary, comments on multiculturalism in advance of a new counter-extremism strategy:

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Eric Pickles: Mainstream Britain is Christian

Eric Pickles, secretary for communities

Eric Pickles, local government secretary, comments on multiculturalism in advance of a new counter-extremism strategy:

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Comment: Eric Pickles' treacherous attack on British values

Ian Dunt: 'There's nothing less traditionally British than a traditional Brit.'

The Conservatives' newfound obsession with 'traditional Christian values' is a betrayal of British society.

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Pickles demands return of Christian Britain

Pickles: "This is the politics of division."

Eric Pickles has become the latest minister to demand a return of Christianity in Britain's public life, as he outlined a new community cohesion strategy today.

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Interview: Mustafa Akyol

Mustafa Akyol: 'What you think is a system totally alien to Islam actually isn't'

The writer and commentator talks about Islam, liberalism and what we should do with poppy burners.

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Birmingham peace rally unites community

Tarmiq Jahan addresses the peace rally in Birmingham

A peace rally has been held in Birmingham after three men were killed protecting their shops from looters.

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Comment: New dangers face bruised Britain's politicians

Politicians must tread carefully in the aftermath of the riots

Community relations, spending cuts, vigilantism: the deeply divisive issues being raised in the post-riots debate mean politicians need to tread very carefully indeed.

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Surprise poll shows widespread Muslim support for gay rights

The poll suggests Muslim sentiment is far more liberal than previously imagined

A new survey documenting ethnic and religious attitudes in Britain has discovered a startlingly liberal approach to gay rights in the Muslim community.

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