Half of the public think Islam is not compatible with British values, YouGov survey suggests
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 24 – A YouGov survey finds 41% of Britons view Muslim immigrants negatively while 53% say Islam is incompatible with British values, revealing significant public skepticism.
- Earlier this month, YouGov pollsters surveyed 2,130 adults, finding four in 10 Britons see Muslim immigrants negatively, according to YouGov pollsters.
- The survey was commissioned by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community ahead of their Hampshire gathering, while organisers stressed `love for one’s nation` as a core principle.
- The survey found 53% believe Islam is incompatible with British values, with nearly one-third believing it encourages violence against non-Muslims.
- Amid debates on social cohesion, Angela Rayner urged Labour colleagues to acknowledge `real concerns`, noting immigration’s `profound impact on society`.
- Some 40,000 followers are expected at the Jalsa Salana festival, which organisers said is opening its doors to sceptics of Islam and those with questions about the faith.
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