UK Telegraph Article Sparks Outrage Over Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

UK Telegraph Article Sparks Outrage Over Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
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A recent opinion piece in The Telegraph by columnist Allison Pearson has drawn sharp criticism for promoting what many see as inflammatory and Islamophobic views. Published on the anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, Pearson’s article blamed the entire Muslim community for acts of terrorism and accused the government of “cowardly appeasement” of British Muslims, calling it an insult to victims of attacks.

Critics say the piece generalizes millions of peaceful citizens and fuels dangerous far-right narratives by depicting Muslims as outsiders threatening national identity. Pearson even suggested the risk of civil conflict, echoing extremist language and portraying Muslims as living in insular “ghettos.”

Rights groups condemned the article as blatant hate speech that fosters division and ignores the reality that extremism exists across religions and ideologies. The backlash comes amid growing concerns over rising Islamophobia in UK media and renewed calls for stronger accountability to curb incitement and protect social cohesion.