Taj Ali

Colonialism built Britain's economy. As calls for reparations grow, it's time Britain's politicians were honest about the empire's legacy, argues Taj Ali.

Labour's complicity in the genocide in Gaza betrays its progressive credentials and the will of the British people, who stand with Palestine, says Taj Ali.

Opinion: Johnson and Patel muster faux outrage over racial abuse, but their policies and previous inaction tell a very different story, writes Taj Ali.

Opinion: Recent polling suggests that the Labour Party is losing the support of Muslim constituents that it has relied upon - and for good reason, writes Taj Ali.

Comment: The UK's Prevent agenda is nothing more than state-sanctioned Islamophobia. The appointment of an Islamophobe to review it only adds further insult to injury, writes Taj Ali.

Comment: If the EHRC can't root out racial discrimination under its own roof, asks Taj Ali, what hope is there it will do an effective job at tackling systemic racism?

Comment: By holding Muslims collectively responsible for the actions of a handful of extremists, France risks emboldening another group on the fringe: far-right racists, writes Taj Ali.