Two in Five Britons Believe Muslims Cannot Integrate

Two in five Britons believe Muslims cannot integrate into British society, according to a report authored by Sara Khan, the UK's former counter-extremism commissioner. The poll also found that more than half of Britons, approximately 50%, believe the country's national identity is disappearing due to diversity. These findings were presented by Khan, who stepped down from her role in 2024. She highlighted that these views stand in stark contrast to accompanying survey results, which indicated that 85% of Muslims favor integration into British society. Khan expressed alarm, suggesting that the idea that diversity is harmful is becoming a mainstream view. The report's findings suggest a significant divergence in perceptions between the general British population and the Muslim community regarding integration and national identity.