Prominent British Muslims back new national body to reach out to government

Prominent British Muslims are backing a new national body that will speak to the government about issues affecting the UK's Muslim communities.

Called the British Muslim Network, it is co-founded by Julie Siddiqi, a well-known interfaith and women's campaigner, sources familiar with the organisation told The National. 

Its aim is to provide a fresh platform to address issues such as rising anti-Muslim hate, with a stronger appeal to the mainstream than existing groups, one source said.
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