Labour minister: British Muslims haven't always been heard but Burnham will change that

Labour minister: British Muslims haven't always been heard but Burnham will change that Submitted by Imran Mulla on Wed, 09/30/2026 - 10:58 A reception at the Labour conference showed the government has turned a new page on engagement with Muslim civil society The cake is cut at Equi's reception on Sunday evening at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. (Imran Mulla/MEE) Off Not too long ago, British Muslim civil society barely engaged with the government. This was less because of British Muslims than because of the government itself. The Conservative Party, who were ousted in 2024, made…