oint statement from Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner and David Evans following a meeting with Labour Muslim Network

“We take Islamophobia seriously and are utterly committed to eradicating it - both in our party and society.

“We thank Labour Muslim Network (LMN) for their recent report, as well as their work to ensure our Muslim members are represented, included and heard.

“We have met with LMN today to follow up on their report into Islamophobia within our party. We are committed to taking swift and appropriate action to address Islamophobia and to ensure that it has no place in our party.

“We have agreed to prepare a plan of action to take forward LMN’s initial recommendations.

“We look forward to continuing our partnership with LMN to implement their recommendations and will be meeting with them regularly to discuss the next steps in tackling the scourge of Islamophobia.”