UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched an inquiry into claims made by a Muslim lawmaker Nusrat Ghani that she was sacked because of her religion.

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened an inquiry into claims by MP Nusrat Ghani that she got fired for being Muslim.

In response, she said, "As I said to the prime minister last night all I want is for this to be taken seriously and for him to investigate.

"I welcome his decision to do that now. The terms of reference of the inquiry must include all that was said in Downing Street and by the whip. I look forward to seeing the terms of reference."

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The 49-year-old told the Sunday Times that a whip said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a meeting in Downing Street.

She was also told her "Muslim woman minister status was making colleagues feel uncomfortable", she claimed.

The former transport minister said she was told this by a "whip," an enforcer of parliamentary discipline.

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Chief whip Mark Spencer, whose role is to keep MPs on board with the government's agenda, took the unusual step of identifying himself as the person at the centre of the claims, and strongly denied the allegations.

"These accusations are completely false and I consider them to be defamatory," he said on Twitter. "I have never used those words attributed to me."

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"We have absolutely zero tolerance for any discrimination, and any Islamophobia, in the Conservative Party," Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News on Sunday.&nbsp;

"A claim like this, as serious as it is, should be properly reported, and then a proper investigation (should take place)."

"At the time these allegations were first made, the prime minister recommended to her that she make a formal complaint to CCHQ [Conservative Campaign Headquarters]. She did not take up this offer,'' said a number 10 spokesperson.

"The prime minister has now asked officials to establish the facts about what happened.

"As he said at the time, the prime minister takes these claims very seriously."

(With inputs from agencies)

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened an inquiry into claims by MP Nusrat Ghani that she got fired for being Muslim. In response, she said, "As I said to the prime minister last night all I want is for this to be taken seriously and for him to investigate.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has opened an inquiry into claims by MP Nusrat Ghani that she got fired for being Muslim. In response, she said, "As I said to the prime minister last night all I want is for this to be taken seriously and for him to investigate. "I welcome his decision to do that now. The terms of reference of the inquiry must include all that was said in Downing Street and by the whip. I look forward to seeing the terms of reference." The 49-year-old told the Sunday Times that a whip said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a meeting in Downing Street. She was also told her "Muslim woman minister status was making colleagues feel uncomfortable", she claimed. The former transport minister said she was told this by a "whip," an enforcer of parliamentary discipline. Also read | UK MP Nusrat Ghani alleges she was sacked from job in PM Johnson's government for being Muslim Chief whip Mark Spencer, whose role is to keep MPs on board with the government's agenda, took the unusual step of identifying himself as the person at the centre of the claims, and strongly denied the allegations. "These accusations are completely false and I consider them to be defamatory," he said on Twitter. "I have never used those words attributed to me." To ensure other Whips are not drawn into this matter, I am identifying myself as the person Nusrat Ghani MP has made claims about this evening. These accusations are completely false and I consider them to be defamatory. I have never used those words attributed to me — Mark Spencer (@Mark_Spencer) January 22, 2022 × "We have absolutely zero tolerance for any discrimination, and any Islamophobia, in the Conservative Party," Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News on Sunday. "A claim like this, as serious as it is, should be properly reported, and then a proper investigation (should take place)." "At the time these allegations were first made, the prime minister recommended to her that she make a formal complaint to CCHQ [Conservative Campaign Headquarters]. She did not take up this offer,'' said a number 10 spokesperson. "The prime minister has now asked officials to establish the facts about what happened. "As he said at the time, the prime minister takes these claims very seriously." (With inputs from agencies)

UK PM Boris Johnson opens inquiry into claims by MP that she got fired for being Muslim

British Tory MP Nusrat Ghani has said that one among the many reasons of her being fired from her job role was her faith. She said that comments about her Muslim faith left her wondering why she was in politics as she alleged Boris Johnson declined to investigate them.

British Tory MP Nusrat Ghani levels serious allegations against PM Boris Johnson

British MP Nusrat Ghani has alleged that&nbsp;she was sacked from her job in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government for being Muslim.

The 49-year-old told the Sunday Times that a whip said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a meeting in Downing Street.

She was also told her "Muslim woman minister status was making colleagues feel uncomfortable", she claimed.

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The former transport minister said she was told this by a "whip," an enforcer of parliamentary discipline.

Mark Spencer, the government's chief whip, said he was the person at the centre of Ghani's allegations.

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"These accusations are completely false and I consider them to be defamatory," he said on Twitter. "I have never used those words attributed to me."

"We have absolutely zero tolerance for any discrimination, and any Islamophobia, in the Conservative Party," Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News on Sunday.&nbsp;

"A claim like this, as serious as it is, should be properly reported, and then a proper investigation (should take place)."

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The government whips are in the spotlight at the moment after they were accused by Tory MP William Wragg of "blackmailing" critics of under-fire Prime Minister Boris Johnson in order to prevent them from trying to oust him.

Johnson's office said that the prime minister was aware of the claims at the time, and that he had invited her to make a formal complaint.

"After being made aware of these extremely serious claims, the Prime Minister met with Nusrat Ghani to discuss them," said a Downing Street spokesperson.&nbsp;

"He then wrote to her expressing his serious concern and inviting her to begin a formal complaint process. She did not subsequently do so. The Conservative Party does not tolerate prejudice or discrimination of any kind."

(With inputs from agencies)

British MP Nusrat Ghani has alleged that she was sacked from her job in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government for being Muslim. The 49-year-old told the Sunday Times that a whip said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a meeting in Downing Street.

British MP Nusrat Ghani has alleged that she was sacked from her job in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative government for being Muslim. The 49-year-old told the Sunday Times that a whip said her "Muslimness was raised as an issue" at a meeting in Downing Street. She was also told her "Muslim woman minister status was making colleagues feel uncomfortable", she claimed. The former transport minister said she was told this by a "whip," an enforcer of parliamentary discipline. Mark Spencer, the government's chief whip, said he was the person at the centre of Ghani's allegations. Also read | British PM Boris Johnson denies flouting coronavirus restrictions at boozy party held in Downing Street "These accusations are completely false and I consider them to be defamatory," he said on Twitter. "I have never used those words attributed to me." "We have absolutely zero tolerance for any discrimination, and any Islamophobia, in the Conservative Party," Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab told Sky News on Sunday. "A claim like this, as serious as it is, should be properly reported, and then a proper investigation (should take place)." Also read | Priti Patel furious as Boris Johnson blocks public sexual harassment law The government whips are in the spotlight at the moment after they were accused by Tory MP William Wragg of "blackmailing" critics of under-fire Prime Minister Boris Johnson in order to prevent them from trying to oust him. Johnson's office said that the prime minister was aware of the claims at the time, and that he had invited her to make a formal complaint. "After being made aware of these extremely serious claims, the Prime Minister met with Nusrat Ghani to discuss them," said a Downing Street spokesperson. "He then wrote to her expressing his serious concern and inviting her to begin a formal complaint process. She did not subsequently do so. The Conservative Party does not tolerate prejudice or discrimination of any kind." (With inputs from agencies)

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