UK Needs to Learn From French ‘Islamo-Leftism’ Label, Says Analyst

Published on April 2, 2024

The UK needs to learn from the term “Islamo-leftism” to address the alliance between radical Islamists and the far left-wing, a designation openly used in France, a geopolitical expert has said. Since aligning with the Palestinian cause in October 7, far left-wing groups in the UK have shown support for actions by groups like Hamas, leading to significant protests across England, raising fears that radical Islamists are finding common ground with communist ideologies. While “Islamo-gauchisme’ is recognised in France as a willful blindness to the violent and anti-Western teachings of radical Islam, UK authorities and Cabinet ministers are seemingly just beginning to explore the relationship after recent controversies....