UK Minister Condemns London Mosque for Excluding Women from Public Charity Run

Oct 15, 2025 02:16 am CST

UK Communities Secretary Steve Reed has condemned the East London Mosque for barring women from its annual charity run in a public park, calling the exclusion "absolutely unacceptable." The event, advertised as "inclusive" but restricted to males and young girls under 12, has sparked controversy and potential investigation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission for possible violations of UK equality laws.