London – (IINA)February 26 – Muslim communities of the British capital share common values and concerns with the rest of London’s residents, according to a latest poll by the Greater London Authority. The results of the poll contrast sharply with the image of Muslims portrayed by certain sections of the media and show the importance of working with Muslim community and its leadership in the struggle against criminality including terrorism. The survey showed that nearly all Muslim Londoners surveyed (96 percent) think everyone should respect the law in Britain.
Eighty six percent of Muslims think it is important that the Metropolitan Police work closely with communities such as the Muslim community to deter terrorist attacks. This compares to 91 percent of all Londoners. The survey also reveals that Muslims have similar concerns to other Londoners regarding crime, clean streets and public transport and it indicates a clear commitment to life in the capital.