Upset over government's interference in its operations, the Muslim Council of Britain, has announced that it is going to organise a public meeting of representatives of British Muslim organisations on Saturday to discuss the issue

“We have been overwhelmed by the messages of support we have received from concerned Muslims and non-Muslims, following the action taken by action taken by communities and local government secretary of State Hazel Blears MP. It is important to uphold the principle of governmental non-interference in voluntary community organisations. This meeting will provide an opportunity for British Muslims to make their views known in a clear manner and to also comment on the government's new CONTEST 2 strategy,” said Dr Muhammad Abdul Bari, Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Britain.

Representatives from a wide range of Muslim organisations, including those who are not affiliated with the MCB are expected to attend the meeting.

The Muslim Council of Britain is an umbrella body of some 500 mosques, charities and schools.