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WE DON’T HAVE NO-GO AREAS, SAYS BROWN
QUIZZED: Gordon Brown
By Macer Hall, Political Editor
GORDON Brown risked accusations of being deluded yesterday by declaring there are no “no-go areas” for non-Muslims in Britain.
The Prime Minister dismissed fears raised by the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, that Islamic extremists are cutting off many communities.
The leading cleric has also argued that Government multi-cultural policies are fostering racial separation and undermining Britain’s Christian heritage.
But Mr Brown brushed aside the concerns as he answered a question from the Daily Express at his monthly press conference.
His claim is bound to provoke accusations that he is out of touch with the experience of many people.
Mr Brown said: “I know that there are pressures in many areas of the country but I don’t accept that there are or should be no-go areas in any part of the country.
“I do believe that Britain’s Christian heritage, which underlies the establishment of the Church, is an absolutely critical and essential part of the fabric of our national life.”
He said the Government is promoting greater understanding between the faiths.
And he added: “So far from people being isolated from each other and never talking to each other, and far from there being no-go areas in the country, I want the coming together of all religions – where there are different religions in the community – to actually happen.”
Last night Tory MP Philip Davies said: “The Prime Minister is out of touch if he believes there aren’t no-go areas for non-Muslims in Britain.
“There are certainly areas where non-Christians do not feel they can go to and won’t go. For all practical purposes they are no-go areas.
“I agree with what the Bishop is saying and urge the Prime Minister to listen.”
Mr Brown, questioned on street violence, admitted there had been a surge in knife crime caused by “out of control” youngsters.
He said the rise in violence over recent months was “unacceptable” and he promised police action to target crime “hot spots”.
But he also claimed that violent crime “affects a small number of communities in a big way but worries the whole population”.
His comments follow a string of fatal stabbings, including two on New Year’s Eve. Mr Brown said: “There are issues we are trying to deal with where kids are out of control.”
Some potentially violent youngsters were permitted to be out late by their parents and there was also the issue of gangs.
He added: “We’ve done more to make it possible for teachers to confiscate knives in schools. We will consider all possible measures to deal with knife crime.”
Last night Mr Brown risked new accusations of indulging in spin to boost his image when he met football star David Beckham for more than an hour.
Aides described the meeting as “private talks” ahead of a visit by Mr Brown to the star’s football academy in east London tomorrow.
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WE HAD THEM 12 YEARS AGO!!!
12.01.08, 7:17pm
Mr.Brown, and anyone else who thinks this way is as dangerous if not more so than the extremists we are allowing to live here.
12 Years ago I was living in a highly concentrated Muslim area (4 mosques on my street), and one afternoon there was a knock at the door. 15 Muslims were stood there and asked me if I would like to be trained in kidnapping, espionage, terrorism etc etc. When I foolishly told them I was a practicing Christian I signed my death warrant and my familys too. We had to leave the area in Preston within weeks. Please, please please Great Britian wake up and realise if we do not stop Islam from spreading in the UK now then they will continue to pursue their evil plan to over rule the UK. If you think I am exaggerating then you are as blind as Gordon Brown. The only way terrorism will be beat, is by us turning our attention to Islam and what is being preached and taught across the UK. I love all cultures and colours, but Islam is not to be compared. I have been around 'normal' Muslims and when I debated with them, 3 of them became enraged and tried to burn me alive. Is this normal??? There are no go areas Mr.Brown, and we need a leader who will tackle this immoral evil head on. Like the Australian Government.
• Posted by: islambritain • Report Comment
NO GO
09.01.08, 10:32pm
try coming out into the real world, you dumbo we dont have body guards to protect us, try asking the pensioners about no go areas they dont leave there homes after 4pm because they are too frieghtened to go out so to me that is a no go area. lets hope your parents dont get mugged maybe you will change your mind.
• Posted by: allout • Report Comment
WHAT A CLOWN
09.01.08, 1:55pm
What planet is this man on? I think all politicians haunt the comedy clubs of the UK when they leave the debating chambers and the reason they have so many holidays is their compulsory attendance 3 times a year at Clown Camp. Out of touch is putting it mildly.
• Posted by: Col • Report Comment
GORDON BROWN "SIGH!"
09.01.08, 12:12pm
All I can say, that this whole Government is a joke. There is not one of them I can warm to. When any of them speak on the news or some documentory, I cannot believe a thing they say, I look at their mouths and all I see is a sphincter musscle opening and shutting with a continuess flow of invisable excrement, and we all know that. The BNP don't have to advertise for recruits, this Government is doing them a favour.
• Posted by: fireowl • Report Comment
NOT DELUDED?
09.01.08, 11:50am
GoDron is not deluded simply DERANGED!
Where does he go with his legions of minders?
There are NO GO AREAS in every major city in the UK where ethic minors are prevalent. just ask the locals.
• Posted by: kojak • Report Comment
WE DON’T HAVE NO-GO AREAS, SAYS BROWN
09.01.08, 11:18am
Sounds a bit like King Canute to me. Even when the tide is all around him, he still belives that he can hold back the water. Really dont know why people even listen to him.
• Posted by: chris49 • Report Comment
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