Conservatives' Badenoch fails to issue Eid message to British Muslims

Conservatives' Badenoch fails to issue Eid message to British Muslims Submitted by Areeb Ullah on Fri, 03/20/2026 - 14:52 Silence on Eid al-Fitr fuels criticism after Nick Timothy’s 'act of domination' remarks deepen concerns over party’s stance on British Muslims Badenoch defended Nick Timothy's comments and claimed they were in line with "British values" (AFP) Off The UK's Conservative Party on Friday faced further questions and criticism about its attitude towards British Muslims after its leader, Kemi Badenoch, failed to issue a public message marking Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr, which began on Thursday evening and marks the end of Ramadan, is one of the most significant dates in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslim communities worldwide. Political parties and their leaders typically use the occasion to engage with Muslim constituents and to acknowledge their contributions to society.