Muslim Council of Britain asks government to explain non-engagement policy

Muslim Council of Britain asks government to explain non-engagement policy Submitted by Imran Mulla on Thu, 07/30/2026 - 14:34 MCB praises new Burnham's record but accuses security minister of repeating 'unsubstantiated allegations' British Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers a speech as he visits social care organisation Jewish Care in London on 29 July (AFP) Off The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has accused Security Minister Dan Jarvis of repeating an "unsubstantiated allegation" against it to justify why Andy Burnham 's government refuses to engage with the organisation. Speaking to Middle East Eye on Thursday, the MCB praised Prime Minister Burnham, who has previously engaged with the organisation, saying he "has a strong record of engaging honestly with communities across this country" and it hoped "that record continues now that he is in Downing Street". The MCB, which the government refuses to engage with, is the largest umbrella body representing British Muslim organisations, with more than 500 affiliates.