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Outgoing Muslim Council of Britain leader warns against normalisation of far-right figures
Elon Musk, with his son X Æ A-Xii, arrives on the dais with US President-elect Donald Trump, at a rally ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, January 19, 2025, in Washington

THE outgoing leader of Britain’s largest Muslim umbrella organisation issued a warning today about the “normalisation” of far-right figures.

Zara Mohammed, who is stepping down as general secretary of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) after a four-year term, said that young Muslims in the country are experiencing a “deeply challenging time.”

She said that many are worried about the influence of X owner Elon Musk, and are choosing to stay away from the platform and certain other social media sites.

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