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Councillor's Comments Spark Backlash at Counter-Terrorism Training

Reform UK councillor, Abbott, faces backlash for comments linking Muslim prayer rituals in schools to radicalization and crime. Labour leader Miah, Conservative opposition leader Taylor, and Green Party councillor Bottomley condemn the remarks as prejudiced, inappropriate, divisive, and Islamophobic. Reform UK defends Abbott, asserting he speaks for millions concerned about cultural changes from mass immigration. Checkout Solipillow.com

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