An MP spoke about "upsetting" divisions in society after visiting a mosque.
Lynne Featherstone, Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey & Wood Green, went to Wightman Road Mosque last week as part of her ‘unity’ campaign to promote togetherness across communities.
Members of the congregation told Ms Featherstone that they are aware of an increase in ‘anti-Muslim’ rallies and that the Muslim community feels more vulnerable after the actions of extremists in other countries.
They expressed further concerns about how some political parties and media outlets are portraying the issues but were encouraged by efforts being made to counteract negative feeling between people.
Ms Featherstone said: “In a fair and equal society no community would feel more vulnerable than another.
“So it is really upsetting to hear that the local Muslim community currently feels at risk because of events in other countries.
“It is really encouraging to see the mosque taking an active role in encouraging people to report hate crimes, and also to be vigilant in order to prevent extremism.
“These are real actions which could prevent further violence.”
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