Survey indicates 21 per cent of the British public have negative views of Muslims
from Religion Media Centre:
More in Common and Together UK have conducted a survey showing 21 per cent of the public hold a negative view of Muslims, 31 per cent of the traveller community, 9 per cent of Jewish people, 8 per cent of Sikhs and 7 per cent of Christians.
Most believe that Muslims can be British just like any other person and that Islam is a religion of peace. But 42 per cent believe British Muslims are more loyal to other countries than Britain and the older “Baby Boomer” generation are 50 per cent more likely to say they feel negatively towards Muslims than Gen Z.
These dynamics reverse in terms of prejudice against Jewish people. Luke Tryl, director of More in Common says failure to tackle prejudice and negative stereotypes undermines community relations, cohesion, integration and vital work to tackle extremism.
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