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| Council For Mosques (Bradford) response to Kris Hopkins MP. Wed 14 Nov 2012 |
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Press Statement
14th November 2012
CFM (Bradford) response to Kris Hopkins MP.
“Council for Mosques (Bradford) totally condemns any form of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. All of us, Muslim or non Muslim, are equally appalled by the activities of criminals amidst our society. To suggest that the Muslim community does not care is grossly libellous.
Kris Hopkins MP is right to draw the attention to the activities of the criminals and the plight of the victims. But he has over stepped his remit. He has the right to be angry, but equally, a man of his position, should be more discerning in what he says and how he says it. He should not overlook the fact that he went around pleading for votes from the same Muslim faith institutions that he so arrogantly dismissive of.
Kris Hopkins MP prior to being elected as an MP was the Leader of Bradford Council, a position that afforded him plenty of opportunities to tackle some of the issues that he has alluded to. He then found it convenient to remain tight lipped. Perhaps now he feels that this type of outburst and candy martyrdom will secure him votes.
Kris Hopkins MP should be working very closely with the local Police, members of the local community and other stakeholders to eradicate the concerns instead of entering into a slanging match from the House of Commons.
Council for Mosques (Bradford) will standby to support all the victims regardless of their background.”
ENDS
Mohammed Mushtaq, President, Council for Mosques (Bradford): 07737731006
Mohammed Saleem Khan, Chief Executive of CFM: 01274521792
Ishtiaq Ahmed, CFM : 01274-521792
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