The New Hope for Diversity?
London has a new Mayor: Sadiq Khan. His Muslim and immigrant background have been front and centre in the social media celebrations of his election. At the same time, Khan has sought to play down his background, asserting that he is a mayor of a major capital city, not a religious leader. In this week’s podcast – our first full recording in our new studio – we chat with John Bowen, author of ‘On British Islam: Religion, Law, and Everyday Practice in Shari’a Councils’. Read more and listen to the podcast here.
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