Farage Case

online dimensions to this case(among other things)…

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 14 October 2025 at 22:24

Qur'an Burning Case

Evening Standard/MSN, Man who burned Koran in London wins appeal against conviction, 11 October 2025

"Hamit Coskun was found guilty earlier this year of a religiously aggravated public order offence having shouted “f*** Islam” while holding the flaming religious text aloft outside the Turkish consulate in England’s capital city in February."

Hate Crime Figures

BBC News, Hate crime in England and Wales rises for first time in three years, 9 Oct 2025

"The number of hate crimes recorded by police in England and Wales has risen for the first time in three years, including increases in race and religiously motivated offences, Home Office figures, external show."

Also see Home Office, Hate crime, England and Wales, year ending March 2025, 9 Oct 2025 for the extended analysis and statistical sources.

Manchester Attacker

"Police confirm the attacker made the call after he crashed his car into a brick wall."

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 8 October 2025 at 15:56

More details on the social media influences on synagogue attacker …

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 7 October 2025 at 09:07

Child marriage allegation

BBC News, Imam charged after children married in mosque, 2 Sep 2025

"Northamptonshire Police said Ashraf Osmani had been charged under forced marriage legislation after he allegedly conducted a Nikah wedding ceremony involving two 16-year-olds at Northampton Central Mosque in November 2023."

Green Party

Aisha Rimi, Hyphen, Mothin Ali elected co-deputy leader of the Green party, 2 Sep 2025

"Ali, who won 33.5% of first-preference votes for the deputy leader position, becomes the only Muslim serving as a leader or deputy leader of a mainstream political party in England and Wales. He will serve alongside Rachel Millward, who won 22.8% of first-preference votes and was the last candidate standing after an 11-stage process."

Flag campaign impact

Al Jazeera, MSN, UK Muslims report vandalism, attacks amid controversial flag campaign, 1 Sep 2025

"Wajid Akhter, head of the Muslim Council of Britain, said, “The St George flag is a symbol of England we should all be proud of. For it to be used in this way, [which] echoes how Nazis targeted Jewish homes, is a disgrace to our flag and our nation. Silence has allowed hate to grow.”"