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Boris Johnson under pressure over Islamophobia as he orders inquiry into MP’s sacking

First female Muslim minister in Commons says she lost her post because of her ‘Muslimness’

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Chief whip Mark Spencer's constituents speak out amid Islamophobia allegation

'I think he's alright. But I will hold my judgement'

Nottingham Post · Jan 24, 2022

Evening Standard Comment: Anti-Muslim prejudice has no place in the heart of government

Boris Johnson is right to order an investigation into allegations made by Conservative MP Nusrat Ghani that she lost her ministerial job on account of her religion. Ghani alleged over the weekend that a Government whip had said her “Muslimness was raised as an issue”. Chief Whip Mark Spencer has…

Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2022

Who is Mark Spencer? From the family farm to Government chief whip

Mr Spencer has identified himself as the whip who spoke to Nusrat Ghani after she was sacked as transport minister

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2022

Tory MP claims she was told she lost her job because of her ‘Muslimness’

Chief whip Mark Spencer has denied making the comments to Nusrat Ghani saying the allegation is ‘defamatory’.

The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2022

Who are the government whips and what is their role in parliament?

There are 17 government whips and they are responsible for making sure that their party's MPs vote the way the party wants. Some of them are Mark Spencer, Scott Mann and Rebecca Harris

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022