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David Cameron's comments about critics of Prevent has been dismissed by human rights activists

David Cameron lambasted by Muslim groups for claiming critics of Prevent programme ‘enable terrorism’

Staff ReporterApril 28, 2022April 28, 202201 mins

A Birmingham community cohesion advocate has denounced suggestions by former Prime Minister David Cameron that opposing the government’s Prevent programme “enables terrorism”. In a new report published this week, former PM David Cameron has claimed people who oppose controversial de-radicalisation strategy Prevent are fuelling terrorism, but Mashkura Begum – who is openly critical of Prevent – feels…

Santa’s coming to town for festive fun at Birmingham Museums despite pandemic

Rangzeb HussainNovember 23, 2020November 26, 202001 mins

Christmas may feel a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Birmingham Museums is still bringing the festive cheer with a range of spectacular events which includes a chance to see Santa Claus, enjoy festive food and get a culture fix this winter. Birmingham Museums will host a range of festive events…

Arts Council awards £33 million coronavirus funding but gives nothing to Birmingham museums

Rangzeb HussainJuly 9, 2020July 9, 202001 mins

Birmingham Museums Trust, which runs several high profile public attractions, is facing “a very uncertain future” today after an application for crisis funding during the coronavirus pandemic was turned down by Arts Council England. There is mounting criticism of this controversial decision as the Arts Council England (ACE) issued a total of £33million emergency response…