Labour MP Sir Stephen Timms faced scrutiny after attending a Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) event, leading to a reminder from Labour leadership about collective responsibility. The MCB's ties with the government have been fraught since 2009 due to past controversies, with both Conservative and Labour governments refusing to engage officially. This incident raised questions about government policy, with MP Nick Timothy criticizing the current stance as inconsistent, while the Prime Minister's office affirmed that the policy remains unchanged. Sir Stephen has a history of engaging with faith groups and surviving a violent attack in 2010.
Despite previous severing of ties with the MCB, Sir Stephen Timms attended their event, prompting Labour leadership to remind him of upholding collective responsibility.
Timothy described the government's stance on the MCB as 'a complete mess,' questioning the clarity and consistency of political engagement with the group.
The prime minister's spokesman reiterated that the government’s policy on the MCB has remained unchanged, emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility among ministers.
Sir Stephen's history includes serving as Labour’s faith envoy and surviving a violent attack by an Islamist radical, underscoring his commitment to interfaith engagement.
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