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Tory peer accuses Nick Timothy of ‘instilling fear’ over Islamic prayers


Exclusive: Tariq Ahmad says he has raised concerns with party leadership after shadow justice secretary’s remarks

The shadow justice secretary, Nick Timothy, has been accused by a Conservative peer and former counter-extremism minister of “instilling fear” among Muslims with his comments about public prayer.

British Muslims were openly talking about leaving the Conservative party, added Tariq Ahmad, who said he had raised his concerns with the party leadership and expected action to be taken.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/mar/21/tory-peer-tariq-ahmad-nick-timothy-muslims-islamic-public-prayers

Author : Ben Quinn Political correspondent

Publish date : 2026-03-21 11:11:00

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