British Minister Stokes Tensions With Remarks on Integrating Muslims
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LONDON — Britain’s communities minister, Ruth Kelly, told Muslims that the nation holds to a set of “non-negotiable values” including tolerance and freedom of speech, part of the government’s effort to fight extremist views.
“It is the very diversity of Britain which underpins our success,” Ms. Kelly said to a meeting of Islamic leaders in London yesterday. She said some elements of culture are “grounded in a set of non-negotiable values.”
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