The Free Speech Union Why Labour's 'Islamophobia' definiton is WAY worse than you thought...
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Feb 27, 2026 
David Rose, investigative journalist and Free Speech Union researcher, reveals links between members of a proposed Islamophobia definition group and Islamist organisations. He discusses the leaked wording swap to "anti-Muslim hostility," political motives behind a new definition, risks to free speech and professional life, and why publication has been delayed amid controversy.
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Electoral Pressure Drove New Definition Push
- Political pressure and vote mobilization by groups like The Muslim Vote pushed Labour to revisit a definition tied to electoral concerns.
- David Rose links seat losses and reduced majorities in key constituencies to this recalibration.
Secular Muslims Warned Against 2018 Definition
- Many secular and liberal Muslims publicly opposed the APPG definition fearing it would strengthen reactionary religious conservatives.
- David Rose cites Fayez Moghal and Pragna Patel as vocal critics who warned of free speech harms.
Narrow Composition Raises Conflict Concerns
- The working group's composition skews toward figures with Islamist or controversial associations rather than critics of the concept.
- David Rose highlights Dominic Grieve's past critical statements about Muslims alongside his later support role.