'Do we have to treat Muslims as Muslims?' asks Dean Godson

"If the views of Inayat Bunglawala, its assistant general secretary – as expressed recently on Newsnight – are anything to go by, it still largely blames Western foreign policy for the discontents of the world. By underwriting these attitudes, it contributes mightily to the grievance culture that fuels violent jihadism."

Dean Godson warns the government against re-engaging with the Muslim Council of Britain – and indeed against consulting any organisation representing Muslim communities.

Times, 19 July 2007