Front-Runner for New Anti-Extremism Role Quits After Abuse

The front-runner to lead the government’s fight against Islamophobia has pulled out because of the level of abuse he has received. Fiyaz Mughal, who founded the organisation Tell MAMA, which campaigns against Islamophobia, said the abuse escalated when his name was linked with the role and said, “I couldn’t take it any more.” Downing Street has criticised the abuse Mr. Mughal received. The prime minister’s spokesman said on Monday, “The reported abuse that the individual you cite suffered is obviously unacceptable and it demonstrates exactly why we do need to tackle those who are using hatred and intimidation in order to influence our democratic processes.”...