Liberal Democrat Party President, out bisexual MP Simon Hughes, has been recognised for his long-standing support for the Muslim community in the UK with the award of Friends of Islam ‘Parliamentarian of the Year’.
Simon Hughes was speaking at the fourth Global Peace and Unity Event organised by the Islam Channel. The event is the largest multicultural gathering in Europe , bringing Muslims and non-Muslims alike to promote dialogue and understanding of the Islamic faith.
Simon Hughes said: “This award came as a complete surprise but a huge honour. I am truly humbled by this recognition at such a significant Muslim event. I greatly appreciate and value all that I have learnt from and shared with Muslims in Britain and around the world. I shall continue to work for the best possible appreciation of the contribution of Islam and its followers to the culture, peace and prosperity of the world.”
