Health minister Zubir Ahmed says new definition of anti-muslim hostility could be a turning point as he tells of slamophobic abuse

For the MP, who, as parliamentary undersecretary of state for health innovation and safety, is one of two muslims in government, such comments reflect the Islamophobic abuse that he says has got worse in recent decades.

He warned that there had been a further shift over the past nine months in the Overton window – the range of ideas deemed acceptable in the mainstream population – in terms of the “extraordinary conversations” being had about identity and race.

“We now find ourselves in a space where, to be honest, I’ve got young children and I can’t confidently say their lives, in terms of living in society on an equal footing, [are] better than what I was growing up. That’s a really sad thing to see,” he said.

However, he told the Guardian that the government’s announcement this week of a definition of anti-muslim hostility was a turning point that could mean a better future for his children and others.

“It’s telling them that there is an issue and validating their existence in this country,” said Ahmed.

Comment: when will ahmed and all other muslims realise that their existence should not be validated in this country.  islam is not a religion, it is a death-cult.  muslims should ALL be deported: they are not welcome in the UK.