David Cameron backs campaign against extremism after death of Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah

David Cameron backs campaign against extremism after death of Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah

Asad Shah was fatally stabbed outside his shop in the city’s Shawlands area in March.Angus Robertson, the SNP’s leader at Westminster, called on the Prime Minister to back the United Against Extremism campaign launched in the wake of Mr Shah’s death. He said: “It’s believed that the recent murder of Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah was…

Prime Minister backs anti-extremism campaign after shopkeeper death

Prime Minister backs anti-extremism campaign after shopkeeper death

Prime Minister David Cameron has given his full support to a campaign against extremism following the killing of a Muslim shopkeeper in Glasgow. Asad Shah, 40, was stabbed last month. He was an Ahmadiyya, a group known for its peaceful interfaith concerns.Murder accused Tanveer Ahmed, 32, from Bradford, later said he killed Mr Shah as…

David Cameron: Murder of Asad Shah was shocking

David Cameron: Murder of Asad Shah was shocking

David Cameron has described the murder of Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah as shocking. The Prime Minister also appealed for groups to work together to combat extremism.His comments came as he was asked by the SNP’s Westminster leader Angus Robertson to support the United Against Extremism campaign, which aims to foster understanding of the prejudice faced…

An absolutely shocking murder’: David Cameron backs campaign against extremism after Asad Shah killing

An absolutely shocking murder’: David Cameron backs campaign against extremism after Asad Shah killing

THE Prime Minister has given his full support to a campaign against extremism in Scotland following the murder of the popular shopkeeper in Glasgow. DAVID Cameron has given his full support to a campaign against extremism in Scotland following the killing of a Muslim shopkeeper in Glasgow .Asad Shah was fatally stabbed outside his shop…

Prime Minister’s Questions: Angus Robertson Highlights Prejudice Faced By Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

Prime Minister’s Questions: Angus Robertson Highlights Prejudice Faced By Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

CALLS FOR DAVID CAMERON TO SUPPORT AIMS OF UNITED AGAINST EXTREMISM CAMPAIGN SNP Westminster Leader Angus Robertson MP has called on David Cameron to join SNP colleagues in supporting the aims of the United Against Extremism campaign to support and foster understanding of the prejudice faced by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. It follows the recent…

United Against Extremism: Glasgow religious leaders come together in wake of Asad Shah murder

United Against Extremism: Glasgow religious leaders come together in wake of Asad Shah murder

MEMBERS OF Glasgow’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community are ‘readjusting’ to life following the death of shopkeeper Asad Shah.Almost one month after the shopkeeper’s death, Ahmadi leaders said community members were “healing over time” and added that police reassurances had helped them feel safe.Abdul Abid, President of the Ahmadiyya community in Scotland, made the comments at the…

Tolerance campaign is fast-tracked after alleged murder of Ahmadi Muslim shopkeeper Asad Shah

Tolerance campaign is fast-tracked after alleged murder of Ahmadi Muslim shopkeeper Asad Shah

Ahmadi Muslim Asad Shah, 40, was stabbed to death in Glasgow last month and Bradford man Tanveer Ahmed has since been charged with his murder.According to prosecutors, the crime was “religiously motivated” and Ahmed is now awaiting trial.Yesterday Scotland’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community made a public push for tolerance with the launch of a two-week campaign…

Faith groups stand together in wake of Asad Shah’s death

Faith groups stand together in wake of Asad Shah’s death

Faith groups from across Scotland have helped launch a campaign promoting peace, love and unity in the wake of the death of shopkeeper Asad Shah. Mr Shah, 40, an Ahmadi Muslim, died after an attack outside his Glasgow store last month.Tanveer Ahmed, 32, from Bradford has appeared in court accused of his murder.The religious community…

Scottish Muslim groups fail to attend Ahmadi anti-extremism event

Scottish Muslim groups fail to attend Ahmadi anti-extremism event

Ahmadi Muslims in Scotland have launched an anti-extremism campaign following the death of the Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah, despite the failure of other prominent Muslims to attend the event.Representatives of the Glasgow Central Mosque and the Muslim Council of Scotland were invited to attend the launch alongside other faith groups, but the Guardian understands that…

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