Jeremy Corbyn
Islamism
Jeremy Corbyn is a longstanding British socialist politician who served as Leader of the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020 and has represented Islington North as an MP since 1983. Known for his anti-war stance and advocacy for civil liberties, Corbyn frequently aligned with Muslim organizations and figures—such as attending events with the Muslim Engagement and Development group (linked in government reports to the Muslim Brotherhood) , praising Sheikh Raed Salah of the Islamic Movement (a Brotherhood-offshoot) as “a voice that must be heard” , and using the Rabia hand gesture associated with the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood at public rallies . His public gestures and outreach reflect an unusual political coalition: a self-described radical atheist who forged symbolic and organizational ties with Islamist and Muslim Brotherhood-linked groups, positioning himself within a broader anti-imperialist and pro-Palestinian network.
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Labour Party leadership of Jeremy Corbyn – Relationship with Muslims
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Jeremy Corbyn opens the door to group run by Muslim Brotherhood …
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Times of Israel: UK Labour Frontrunner Invited Radical Israeli-Muslim Cleric
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ITV: Corbyn was ‘standing up for democracy’ by giving Islamists’ salute