Prominent members of the UK Conservative Party have voiced strong objections to potential legislation that would resemble blasphemy laws, following a proposal by Labour MP Tahir Ali.

Ali, representing Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, has publicly advocated for legislation that would forbid the desecration of religious texts and abuse directed at prophets from Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. He highlighted during Prime Minister’s Questions that such acts could exacerbate societal divisions and hatred.

During Prime Minister’s Questions, Ali told Starmer: “November marks Islamophobia awareness month. Last year, the UN Human Rights Council adopted a resolution condemning the desecration of religious texts, including the Koran, despite opposition from the previous government.

“Acts of such mindless desecration only serve to fuel division and hatred within our society.