Labour’s Approach to Islamophobia and Migration Demands Belief in the Impossible

[Social Media]

 

Angela Rayner’s plan to establish a “council on Islamophobia” to define anti-Muslim discrimination is being criticized as a de facto blasphemy law. This proposal, detractors argue, could criminalize individuals across all backgrounds—white, black, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, and atheist—who express concerns about a parallel society developing under Sharia law, with attitudes often in opposition to liberal democratic values. Objecting to special treatment for a segment of the population with minimal integration—where women and girls frequently face second-class status—is not a phobia, but a rational reaction to what many see as religious separatism and political favoritism.  

 

Instead of launching a national inquiry into the widespread grooming gang scandal, largely linked to individuals of Pakistani origin, Labour appears more focused on pushing legislation that could criminalize public discussion of the issue. This shift raises concerns about free speech and the ability of the majority white population to object to what some perceive as its own societal and cultural decline. The authoritarian nature of this approach is reminiscent of the Queen of Hearts in Lewis Carroll’s *Alice in Wonderland*: “Sentence first, verdict afterwards!” It is a sentiment that aligns with what critics describe as the chillingly authoritarian tendencies of Starmer’s Labour government.  

 

Among the many policy shifts since Labour came to power, perhaps the most surreal is its approach to tackling illegal migration. The government’s solution, according to its new Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill, is to legalize those who would otherwise be classified as illegal migrants. This move dismantles large portions of the previous Conservative government’s Illegal Migration Act (2023), which had stipulated that those entering the country illegally would be permanently barred from obtaining British citizenship. By removing this deterrent, the government is accused of enabling human smuggling operations and eroding border security.  

 

The previous legislation also allowed authorities to treat asylum seekers as over 18 if they refused to undergo scientific age assessments. Now, foster carers are once again expected to believe the impossible—that the asylum seeker placed in their home is a “child,” despite having a full beard and wearing size 11 shoes. Smuggling gangs actively coach migrants to claim they are minors, as this significantly increases their chances of gaining refugee status. In just the first half of last year alone, 1,300 individuals attempted to pass as children. British youngsters in desperate need of foster care placements have been displaced by fraudulent claims, reinforcing concerns about the government's priorities.  

 

Further complicating matters, young males from violent, war-torn countries are placed in secondary schools alongside much younger female students, raising alarms about safety and security. However, Labour appears untroubled by these risks, insisting instead that its new approach will “reduce the number” of illegal migrants—while, in reality, maintaining the status quo.  

 

After just seven months of Labour governance, public frustration with these policies is growing. Many see them as a nonsensical charade, demanding belief in the impossible, at the expense of national security, cultural cohesion, and common sense.

 

Based on a report by Daily telegraph 2025-02-07

 

 

[soalbundy]

A little bit dystopian but there is no defense against stupidity

[mikeymike100]

Absolute ludicrous idea, pickling out one 'religion' like this, just shows where their priorities are.

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

. Objecting to special treatment for a segment of the population with minimal integration—where women and girls frequently face second-class status—is not a phobia, but a rational reaction to what many see as religious separatism and political favoritism.

As the quote above states, it is not a phobia! Let us hope common sense prevails and this gets put in the trash!

[jippytum]

The muslim voting capacity in UK elections is a factor in the Labour party ignoring the threat of muslim domination in certain areas of the  UK

[Chomper Higgot]

The decline of reporting standards at the once great Telegraph is sad to witness.

 

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

After just seven months of Labour governance, public frustration with these policies is growing

From day one of this Labour Government the Telegraph’s campaign to ferment public frustration has been growing, and shows no sign of abating.

 

[John Drake]

51 minutes ago, jippytum said:

The muslim voting capacity in UK elections is a factor in the Labour party ignoring the threat of muslim domination in certain areas of the  UK

 

Labor will get what's coming to them. When the Islamists takeover you'll see happen to the communists in Labor what happened in Iran, where the communist Tudeh members originally allied with Khoumeini were arrested, tortured, and executed.

[Bkk Brian]

56 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The decline of reporting standards at the once great Telegraph is sad to witness.

 

From day one of this Labour Government the Telegraph’s campaign to ferment public frustration has been growing, and shows no sign of abating.

 

Why should it ignore the facts? No censorship sorry

[The Old Bull]

Any society that trades thirteen year old girls for goats should not be allowed to gain a footing in the UK.

[roquefort]

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

From day one of this Labour Government the Telegraph’s campaign to ferment public frustration has been growing, and shows no sign of abating.

It doesn't need any fermenting. The frustration is palpable here in the UK. You just need to talk to anyone on the street.

 

While the Tories' failures could be blamed on incompetence, many people feel this Labour government is setting out to deliberately destroy the UK, root and branch.

[Chomper Higgot]

10 minutes ago, roquefort said:

It doesn't need any fermenting. The frustration is palpable here in the UK. You just need to talk to anyone on the street.

 

While the Tories' failures could be blamed on incompetence, many people feel this Labour government is setting out to deliberately destroy the UK, root and branch.

We obviously hear the opinions of different people. 
 

I would be interested to hear views expressed v news source preference.

 

 

[roquefort]

7 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I would be interested to hear views expressed v news source preference.

Most people who voted Labour are suffering 'buyer's remorse', although Guardian readers will of course be hanging on to their faith by their fingernails. Those that have any functioning brain cells can see what's about to hit them from across the Atlantic. The return of common sense, and the UK will be obliged to follow suit. 

Local elections will be a disaster for Labour and will show clearly which way the wind of public opinion is blowing.

[Chomper Higgot]

1 hour ago, roquefort said:

Most people who voted Labour are suffering 'buyer's remorse', although Guardian readers will of course be hanging on to their faith by their fingernails. Those that have any functioning brain cells can see what's about to hit them from across the Atlantic. The return of common sense, and the UK will be obliged to follow suit. 

Local elections will be a disaster for Labour and will show clearly which way the wind of public opinion is blowing.

I don’t ever try to speak for most people.

 

I do know a vociferous few, often buy to let landlords, grumble a lot and there are those who are still a bit ‘salty’ over the ejection result.

 

Give it time. April will see increases in the minimum wage, increases in pensions and increases in NHS and Education spending roll out.

 

What’s going on in the US will put the final nail in the rightwing fantasy of a trade deal with the U.S. ever saving the UK from the self harm inflicted by the Tory BREXIT.

 

It ought also to end the self abusive belief in the UK of the ‘special relationship’ with the U.S. being anything other than the U.S. doing as it pleases and the UK doing as it’s told.

 

I say ought.