An MP today urged Muslims across the country to fly the Union flag on mosques to show their unity and commitment to Britain.

Shipley MP Philip Davies wants Muslim communities to adopt the measures after similar demands were made in Australia.

He argued that such a move would “publicly show everyone that those in the Muslim community are very keen to integrate and positively contribute to good community relations in the UK”.

Mr Davies was due to table a parliamentary petition today praising the Australian proposal and urging British Muslims to fly the flag in the grounds of mosques.

He said: “Everyone has always said about the importance of community cohesion so what better example could there be for Muslims to make clear their loyalty to the UK by flying the Union flag.

“If it is good enough for them to do it in Australia I do not see why it is not good enough for Muslims to do in Britain.

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