Taj Ali is right to acknowledge the misconception that British Muslims are disengaged from democracy or operate as a single voting bloc (Sectarianism? Family voting? No, what British Muslims are doing with their votes is called democracy, 28 April). The evidence, and our experience working with communities across the UK, suggests the opposite.
Muslims in Britain want to vote, and tens of thousands already do so regularly. Polling conducted for the Community Exchange Hub shows levels of political engagement comparable to the wider population, with voters not only following campaigns closely, but also more likely to have direct contact with canvassers during election periods.
