Fiyaz Mughal, founder and director of Faith Matters, told Sky News he was to be appointed to the role but has withdrawn his name.
Far-right and Islamist threats made the man set to be the UK's next anti-Muslim hatred adviser withdraw before being appointed. Fiyaz Mughal, founder and director of Faith Matters, said he was set to be appointed by Communities Secretary Michael Gove as a liaison to help the government tackle Islamophobia. It was first reported by GB News on Friday that he would take on the role, which Mr Mughal claimed was leaked by a member of the government.
' While Mr Mughal said the government 'has done an amazing amount of work' in tackling Muslim hatred, he said it 'has not put resources behind its mouth, that is the difference'. The Faith Matters boss added: 'I am in a different environment where I need to look after my security, and government doesn't acknowledge that.
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