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A majority of Muslims really feel Islamophobia and hate in opposition to them has change into extra widespread for the reason that summer time riots, however round half additionally really feel in a position to be extra open about their id, in response to a survey.

Tell Mama, a charity monitoring such incidents, mentioned its newest survey indicated that one in two of these requested mentioned they’d change into extra open, primarily by conversations with associates and colleagues, about their Muslim id after the violence which erupted following the Southport assault.

The organisation analysed, as a part of the annual No2H8 marketing campaign, the opinions of 750 Muslims throughout the UK eight weeks after dysfunction broke out in elements of England and Northern Ireland following the deadly stabbings of three younger women in Southport.

Tell Mama mentioned just below three-quarters (71%) felt anti-Muslim hatred and Islamophobia had change into extra widespread for the reason that unrest.

Almost two-thirds (62%) mentioned the potential threat of hurt to Muslim communities had since elevated considerably or considerably.

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While one in three Muslims surveyed mentioned they’d thought of leaving the UK because of the violence – which noticed mosques and resorts housing asylum seekers focused – 55% mentioned they felt secure or very secure within the UK.

Iman Atta, Tell Mama director, mentioned: “Many British Muslims are very scared at the moment. They need our Government to show it hears their fears, and is working to keep them safe.

“This poll is proof of the terrifying impact anti-Muslim hate and Islamophobia is having.

“More work must be done to reassure these people. And we need greater focus on supporting social cohesion in the worst affected areas. These findings should be a wake-up call for the Government.”

A Government spokesperson mentioned: “These results are extremely concerning. Attacks and hatred against Muslim communities are unacceptable and we have been clear that we will seek to stamp out Islamophobia and racism wherever it occurs.

“All communities must feel safe, especially in places of worship, which is why we introduced the Protective Security for Mosques scheme and will continue to work with communities and across government to deliver a new approach to tackling racial and religious hatred.”