Mohammed Amin 🔶

Does Islam permit Muslims to trade contracts for differences? Each Muslim must decide for themselves, but I see no religious objection.

A reader asked me if trading contracts for differences over foreign exchange or commodities was religiously permitted.

My article explains why he was concerned and my reasons for considering such trading permissible.

www.mohammedamin.com/Islamic_fina...

Fascinating disconnect between elites and voters on this one. (Regardless of whether you agree with the decision or not).

YouTube video by Wendy Chamberlain MP Tribute to Ming Campbell

Ming was a great support to me, and I will sincerely miss our regular catchups. He is a true inspiration to us all and I know that he will be very much missed across the House. youtu.be/Jyb-QxOPnjc?...

Nicky Campbell - Gaza peace plan: how do you feel? Plus are you up for late opening? - BBC Sounds Gaza peace plan: how do you feel? Nicky Campbell takes your calls.

Yesterday the BBC Radio 5 Live Nicky Campbell show discussed the Gaza peace deal that had been agreed overnight.

I appeared in segment alongside Professor Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.

Listen from 40:22 until 49:15 when my segment ends.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Naga Munchetty - 07/10/2025 - BBC Sounds Naga Munchetty features news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.

Was on BBC Radio 5 Live with Naga Munchetty on Tuesday morning covered the second anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. I appeared jointly with Dame Louise Ellman, former Labour MP.

Listen at the link below from 19:08.

bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.

Mark Dolan | 26-Sep-25 YouTube video by TalkTV

Friday was on Mark Folan show on TalkTV about “Shariah Law” in Britain.

This bogeyman crops up regularly in anti-Muslim discourse, most recently from President Donald Trump.

I explained what Shariah actually is.

Link below:

www.youtube.com/live/dwHAO2A...

Jennie and Steve at the presentation of Westminster Dog of the Year.

My amazing guide dog Jennie is the Westminster Dog of the Year! I couldn't be more proud of her. She is so much more than a guide dog; she's a good friend and my constant companion! She deserves all the treats and cuddles in the world! Thank you to everyone that voted! 🐾🏆

Natasha Devon | Global Player Listen to Natasha Devon for free on Global Player.

On Saturday Natasha Devon @LBC discussed the Government’s plan for an official definition of Islamophobia.

I explained why the word Islamophobia cannot be rescued from previous poor definitions.

Listen from 01:03:27. Free registration may be required.

www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...

Reform HQ rebranded as ‘Trump Tower’

While Farage is off in America talking Britain down, we gave Reform HQ a rebrand.

We hope it will make him feel more at home.

Dear Mr Farage Welcome to Oxfordshire. You came here to talk about “mass deportations” but made no effort to understand the people or challenges of this community. Your proposals offer no costed plan. Daily flights, new detention centres and vast surveillance systems would cost billions. Empty slogans are not a substitute for serious policy. It did not go unnoticed that you spoke just minutes from Campsfield House, where a detention centre is being rebuilt despite local opposition and past scandals. Yet you chose not to meet residents living with those consequences. You often invoke Winston Churchill, born here in Oxfordshire. He spent his career grappling with difficult truths and forging alliances in our national interest. Instead of sowing division, we should build on that legacy. Our immigration system is broken after years of Government failure. It needs urgent, practical reform: fair, managed migration to meet workforce shortages, a faster asylum system and support for those fleeing war and persecution. That requires cooperation and honesty, not division. If you return, I would be glad to show you Oxfordshire’s real story: businesses thriving thanks to home and overseas talent, health and care services desperate for staff and residents supporting refugees with compassion. You would see a community interested in solving problems, not fuelling conflict. Yours sincerely Calum Miller MP

I have written to Nigel Farage in response to his visit to my constituency of Bicester and Woodstock today.

No, Donny. This isn’t “Biden’s stupid war.” The blame starts and ends with your bestie Vlad.

Old sepia photograph of a young boy with an arm around a sibling

18 August 1931 | A German Jewish boy, Léo Schreiber, was born in Frankfurt. His family emigrated to France.

He arrived in #Auschwitz on 23 August 1942 in a transport of 1,000 Jews from Drancy. He and his younger brother Albert were murdered after selection in a gas chamber.

Vintage black and white portrait of a man wearing glasses

18 August 1866 | A German Jew, Chaim Yehuda Weyl, was born in Rogasen (today Rogoźno in Poland). A rabbi.

In November 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz from #Westerbork and murdered in a gas chamber.

Letter from Ed Davey to Together with Refugees and co-signatories committing to stand together against racism and hatred. Full letter text available at link below.

Hundreds of charities have written to all party leaders urging us to take a strong stand against racism and hatred.

I strongly agree – here’s my reply👇

The Saturday Five | Saturday 9th August YouTube video by GBNews

Did Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy snub all religions other than Islam?

Is integration succeeding or failing in Britain?

My appearance yesterday on “The Saturday Five” show on GB News.

I recommend watching for a while after I leave for fact-free assertions!

www.youtube.com/live/1XxR-HJ...

Outrage as Spanish town bans Muslim religious festivals from public spaces Conservative People’s party in Jumilla votes to stop civic centres and gyms being used for activities ‘alien to our identity’

I think it is a classic case of a centre-right party moving to the right to try to fend off a far-right party. It never works.

Guardian article linked below.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Patrick Christys Tonight | Thursday 7th August YouTube video by GBNews

A Spanish town has banned Muslim religious festivals from public spaces. Should the UK have a similar ban?

On GB News yesterday, Khadija Khan supported such a ban. I said that all religions should be treated equally.

Watch at the link below.

www.youtube.com/live/NTFxW3l...

We must get online safety right! Lord Clement Jones and I have written a letter to the Secretary of State regarding our concerns about the implementation of the Online Safety Act, calling for a cross-party committee from both Houses of Parliament to ensure effective implementation.

end the profiteering - cap SEND provider profits

It is an absolute scandal that private equity companies are profiteering from the crisis in SEND education. 



Liberal Democrats would cap these exorbitant profits at 8% to put money into the SEND system, not shareholders’ pockets. 


It's time to put our children first, not corporate greed.

Recognition of the state of Palestine should not be used as a bargaining chip. It should have happened months ago.

We also need far greater action to stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, including fully ceasing arms sales and implementing sanctions against the Israeli cabinet.

UK Shareholders’ Association has responded to various consultations from government and regulators. Link: www.uksa.org.uk/page/policy-...

"British Jews should not have to live in fear of hatred, racism and abuse on our streets or online."

@EdDavey.LibDems.org.uk

The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.

The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.

Peter Cardwell | 06-Jul-25 YouTube video by TalkTV

I consider the NikkahGram Muslim marriage site appalling. I also think the website's legal disclosures are inadequate.

Yesterday was on @TalkTV @petercardwell show to share my views.

Watch at the link below.

www.youtube.com/live/M08I4gs...

Most Brits think we should stay in the ECHR and protect our British-European values…

Makes perfect sense. And also-

1) It protects us from Trump-like behaviour with his own citizens

2) It underpins our criminal data-sharing with Europe.

Leave ECHR and we’d become a haven for criminals.

YouTube video by GBNews BAN Halal Slaughter in the UK? The Debate IGNITING Britain!

Parliament is going to debate a petition to ban non-stun slaughter. On Thursday I discussed halal and kosher slaughter on @gbnewsonline.bsky.social‬ opposite Charlie Downes.

He considers it OK to disregard the religious freedom of Jews and Muslims.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cllk...

Can't believe Starmer is about to betray Brexit when it has all been going so well.

It’s official: Moderate, pro-EU Nicușor Dan defeats far-right, pro-Putin George Simion in Romania’s presidential election, 54%-46%