A record number of Muslims have secured seats in Britain’s parliamentary elections, despite rising Islamophobia, according to a major Muslim news outlet.
Approximately 25 Muslims, up from 19 in 2019, were elected to the House of Commons, the lower house of parliament, reported the Muslim Network.
Among the elected Muslims, 18 are from the Labour Party, four are independents, two are from the Conservative Party, and one is from the Liberal Democrats.
The outlet noted that Muslim voters’ support for Gaza significantly influenced the election, with five independent candidates, including four Muslims, winning seats.
With 3.4 million Muslims living in the country, the election marks a significant milestone in the UK’s political landscape, reflecting the increasing diversity and the impact of Muslim communities on British politics.
Key Victories
Among the key victories in the Labour Party are Sadik Al Hassan in North Somerset, Abtisam Mohamed in Sheffield Central, and Zubir Ahmed in Glasgow South West.
Other notable victories include Ayoub Khan, Iqbal Mohamed Hussain, Adnan Hussain, and Shockat Adam Patel as independents.
Nus Ghani and Saqib Bhatti were reelected as Conservatives, while Munira Wilson was reelected as a Liberal Democrat.
In the 2017 election, only 15 parliamentary seats were won by Muslim candidates.
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