CMF AV Debate in the House of Lords

The Conservative Muslim Forum held a debate in the House of Lords Committee Room 4A on the subject of the Alternative Vote system ahead of the referendum on Thursday 5th May. The main speakers were Cllr Rene Kinzett (Conservative Leader of Swansea Council) speaking for AV and Kwasi Kwarteng MP for…

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The holding of Friday Prayers in the House of Lords which was arranged by Lord Sheikh is continuing to be held when Parliament is in session. The congregation is made up of both men and women, and includes people who work in the Palace of Westminster, surrounding Government departments and other Muslims…

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The CMF is hosting a debate on AV in the House of Lords. The forthcoming referendum on AV has massive constitutional significance and could change the course of British politics forever. Be a part of history and listen to the arguments both for and against AV from two top Tories….

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Lord Sheikh was asked to speak at a Conference organised by the Muslim Teachers Association, please find a transcript of his speech below: Education is extremely important to me. I was the first Muslim to be appointed a Peer by the Conservative Party and it is a privilege to have…

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Lord Sheikh (Chairman) made the keynote speech at the Conference organised by the Muslim Teachers Association at University College London on the subject of “Inclusive Education”. Lord Sheikh has a business as well as academic background and he is deeply interested in education. His coat of arms in fact reflects the…

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Lord Sheikh (Chairman of CMF) and Lady Sheikh (Member of Executive Committee) attended the Commonwealth Day Observance at Westminster Abbey in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. In the evening Lord and Lady Sheikh attended a reception at Marlborough House on…

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Bujar Derguti (Member of the CMF Executive Committee) brought a delegation from Kosovo to the House of Lords where they were received by Lord Sheikh. Lord Sheikh has supported Kosovo particularly on its independence and feels that more countries should recognise Kosovo as an independent state. The delegation prayed in…

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Report on the CMF Annual General Meeting held on 28 January 2011. Thirty members attended the AGM which was held in Committee Room 4A of the House of Lords. In addition, two non-members, Mr Iqbal Asaria and Mr Paul Riat attended to act as tellers, supervising the issue of ballot…

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