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Sadiq Khan, a Government whip, said that the forthcoming Single Equality Act, which could force public bodies to actively promote equality on grounds of gender, race and disability, must also tackle religion and end "Islamophobia in the workplace".
Mr Khan, who is one of four Muslim Labour MPs, said a "laissez faire approach to Britishness" had led to Muslims feeling like "second-class citizens" and being denied good jobs. He said this was fuelling alienation and the rise of extremism.
"Without equal opportunities, integration stands little chance," said Mr Khan. He claimed that "anecdotal reports" suggested Muslims were being blocked from progressing up the career ladder because of their religion.