“Gordon Brown risked accusations of being deluded yesterday by declaring there are no ‘no-go areas’ for non-Muslims in Britain. The Prime Minister dismissed fears raised by the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, that Islamic extremists are cutting off many communities…. Mr Brown brushed aside the concerns as he answered a question from the Daily Express at his monthly press conference. His claim is bound to provoke accusations that he is out of touch with the experience of many people.”

Daily Express, 9 January 2008