Islamophobia Law Row, Iran War Escalation & Britain’s Free DEI Fight

Islamophobia: is it a backdoor to blasphemy laws? The government’s new definition of anti-Muslim hatred, and the appointment of an “anti-Muslim hostility” tsar, has reignited a fierce debate about free speech, religion and the limits of criticism in Britain. Connie Shaw from the Free Speech Union joins to discuss whether the move risks chilling open debate, as schools are urged to monitor anti-Muslim hostility and ministers insist the policy will still protect freedom of expression.

We also examine the escalating Iran war and Britain’s role in the conflict. Defence analyst Simon Diggins reacts to reports of major airstrikes on Tehran, growing US pressure, and criticism of Keir Starmer over the speed of the UK’s military response as HMS Dragon prepares to deploy to Cyprus.

And Philip Kiszely of the New Culture Forum discusses the continued push for corporate diversity targets, asking whether DEI policies are reshaping British business and culture, and whether companies are under growing pressure to meet ideological benchmarks.

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