State is ‘stifling criticism of Islam over fear of violent mobs’, says Tory MP

Nick Timothy’s warning follows the conviction of Hamit Coskun for setting fire to a Koran

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Nick Timothy’s warning follows the conviction of Hamit Coskun for setting fire to a Koran

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Exclusive: Tariq Ahmad says he has raised concerns with party leadership after shadow justice secretary’s remarks

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Nick Timothy, the Tory MP for West Suffolk, will introduce a private member's bill to the House of Commons in a bid to expand…

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Hamit Coskun, who is in hiding, was last week convicted of a public order offence after setting fire to the religious text

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Conservative leader says debate not about freedom of religion, but its expression in shared public space

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Hamit Coskun, 51, shouted 'f*** Islam', 'Islam is religion of terrorism' and 'Koran is burning', as he held the flaming book…

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The Government says the new policy will not restrict the right of people to criticise Islam. In that case, what is its purpose?

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