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<p>My rt hon friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Eric
Pickles) made a Written Ministerial Statement on 18 December, <em>Official Report
</em>Column 110WS, setting out the Government’s work on integration. As the Statement
notes since 2010 the Department for Communities and Local Government has spent £45
million on supporting integration projects. It also makes clear that we are rising
to the challenges, championing what unites our country across class, colour and creed
and making clear that Britain is a stronger nation because of its faith communities.
We are also taking initiatives and supporting communities in addressing anti-Muslim
hatred. <br><br>We are clear that British values are Muslim values and there are incredible
and powerful examples of Muslim social action and charitable contributions made by
Britain's Muslim communities. Britain has a proud track record of multi-faith cooperation
and we are confident that our communities work together in strengthening society.
This cannot be achieved by Government alone and local communities and faith leaders
are in a unique position in working with Government in ensuring that no British citizen
feels marginalised.</p>
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