Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Y7JOmnYTYCh Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Muslim Vote: Democratic threat or Islamophobic myth? | On the Ground [s2RlxK5yFch] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Politicians and pundits in the UK are fuelling a moral panic around “the Muslim vote." Once seen as a reliable base for the Labour Party, the Muslim community’s growing support for independent candidates and the Green Party is now being framed as a threat to democracy. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► As the country heads towards the local elections, Taj Ali investigates whether a singular “Muslim vote” exists, and examines how these divisive narratives around sectarian politics are shaping public debate and impacting communities across Britain. Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Bluesky ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: Guardian News ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Football Weekly ► Guardian Sport ► It's Complicated ► Guardian Live ► #uk #muslims #politics #islam #islamophobia #localelections UXR635V9KKc IPfxxKlktwu hwvCgcAPQs2 KYAvJqKCDlE
Politicians and pundits in the UK are fuelling a moral panic around “the Muslim vote." Once seen as a reliable base for the Labour Party, the Muslim community’s growing support for independent candidates and the Green Party is now being framed as a threat to democracy. Subscribe to The Guardian on YouTube ► As the country heads towards the local elections, Taj Ali investigates whether a singular “Muslim vote” exists, and examines how these divisive narratives around sectarian politics are shaping public debate and impacting communities across Britain. Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy ► The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Bluesky ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: Guardian News ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Football Weekly ► Guardian Sport ► It's Complicated ► Guardian Live ► #uk #muslims #politics #islam #islamophobia #localelections UXR635V9KKc IPfxxKlktwu hwvCgcAPQs2 KYAvJqKCDlE