03 February 2011

MPs warned of Muslim group in Parliament

A Muslim group allegedly linked to terrorism has been granted access to Parliament, MPs were warned today.

iEngage, which claims it is "dedicated to promoting greater media awareness, political participation and civic engagement among British Muslims", was given access to the heart of Westminster after being made secretariat to an all-party parliamentary group (APPG) of MPs concerned about Islamophobia.

Conservative Robert Halfon (Harlow) demanded an urgent Commons statement on iEngage today. [Evening Standard] Read more