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Stephen Timms spoken to over attending Muslim Council event

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A minister has been spoken to for attending a Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) event, despite a government ban on engagement with the group.

Labour’s leadership “reminded” Sir Stephen Timms of his “duty to uphold collective responsibility” after he attended an MCB annual leadership dinner last week.

Sir Stephen was one of four Labour MPs to attend alongside backbenchers Afzal Khan, Naz Shah and Abtisam Mohamed.

In 2009, the Labour government severed ties with the MCB after a senior figure reportedly backed Hamas. Links resumed in 2010 when the MCB condemned violence, but recent Conservative and Labour governments have refused any official engagement.

Sir Stephen has been approached for comment.


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