Dear Sayeeda Warsi

You resigned from the party in the House of Lords, claiming it has moved to the “far right.” It seemed only a matter of time before your resignation became inevitable. During your time riding the Conservative wave, particularly when you were accusing the entire Pakistani community of having a problem with child grooming—yes, child grooming is a serious issue, but your sweeping accusations cast suspicion over an entire community while ignoring the deeply entrenched structural racism and xenophobia within your political circle. Did it never occur to you that the politics you aligned with had long crossed the line of what any rational or ethical person could accept? Was the 1964 campaign in Smethwick, where Peter Griffiths used the slogan “If you want a nxxgxr for a neighbour, vote Labour,” not enough to give you pause before joining such politics? That slogan was a clear demonstration of how racial prejudice has been exploited for political gain within politics for decades.

The political landscape in British politics leaves little room for anyone who criticises Israel, stands for the people of Palestine, and calls out the illegal occupation of Palestine as a crime against humanity. This reality speaks volumes about the limits of free speech when it comes to challenging the status quo. Silencing criticism of Israel is not just a Tory policy; it is part of a broader global agenda aimed at suppressing dissent and stifling legitimate discourse.

You have fallen for what I call “pigeonhole politics.” When you say the Tory Party has moved far right, there is no such thing as far right in the lives of ordinary people. What we hear from the benches of Parliament is reflected in the riots and attacks on the streets of Britain. It was in the Houses of Parliament where members were claiming that London has been taken over by Muslims and sharia law, only for a mosque to become a target in the recent riots. This pigeonhole politics serves to absolve mainstream parties of accountability for the attacks on innocent Muslims and other racial minorities across the country.

Moreover, the masses are growing increasingly tired of Westminster politics, which seem to serve only the interests of the elite. While politicians debate in Parliament, it is ordinary people who bear the brunt of the consequences. The disconnect between those in power and the public has become glaring, especially for minority communities who face discriminatory policies and attitudes, while those in government remain indifferent or, worse, complicit.

I acknowledge that you called out Islamophobia within the party, but didn’t you also lead a campaign that effectively policed Muslim women and the hijab? Your stance, though on occasion driven by strong principles, has been riddled with contradictions. While you criticised your party for Islamophobia, your own public positions often played into the very same narratives that target Muslim communities.

Furthermore, attacking Muslims for their beliefs is not just a Tory policy; it reflects a global trend where Muslim communities are often unfairly targeted and scapegoated. For example, the Prevent strategy in the UK, designed to combat terrorism, has disproportionately targeted Muslim communities, fostering a climate of suspicion and alienation. This global trend makes it even clearer that these prejudices transcend party lines.

You may argue that figures like Boris Johnson took things too far, much like the extremist group ISIS misrepresented and distort Islam to justify their heinous crimes. But what we’re discussing here is not about individual actors—it’s about the ideologies they serve. Secular liberalism, like the one underpinning the political establishment, has sown chaos at home and abroad while claiming to stand for justice and equality.

I urge you to reflect deeply on your years within the Conservative Party. It is not switching from one party to another that will bring about meaningful change, as all these parties are built on the same foundation of secular liberalism. Ultimately, it is the values and principles of an ideology that determine whether it brings harmony or chaos to the world. Only the Islamic doctrine, which establishes values and systems free from prejudice, has the potential to truly deliver justice and equality

Sincerely