If you are Reform are you ok with this repulsive man potentially becoming an MP and representing women in parliament?

They clearly did - I replied to this post originally;

Smeuse 29/05/2026 14:03
Kenyon is caught lying
He's saying in a post on X that the former St Mary's Church is now a Mosque.
It is not, it's a food bank with a Muslim prayer room.

Nobody mentioned the mosque until you brought it up.

I don't think that's fair - I had at least three or four posters directing multiple posts to me denying the building in Kenyon's video was a mosque or had ever been a church.

Clav.

I can't find any suggestion it was the cathedral either. The references are all to 'a religious site'. The person arrested had links to ISIS and tafkir ideology, which is more suggestive that a mosque would have been their target.
As you say though, angry nutcase. So not really pertinent to whether or not Christian buildings are lawfully permitted in a Muslim country.

How has this moved so very far away from the OP??

Clearly some angry nutcases though. AI is suggesting the foiled terrorist attack against an unnamed religious site in Rabat in the first link is a cathedral, although I cannot verify (2025). The second link refers to an attack on a church adjoining a cathedral in Cairo (2016). The third link refers to attacks on churches across Egypt on Palm Sunday(2017):

https://thearabweekly.com/morocco-france-foil-terror-plot-against-rabat-religious-site
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/dec/12/coptic-christians-criticise-security-failures-after-cairo-bombing
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/09/egypt-coptic-church-bombing-death-toll-rises-tanta-cairo

I don't see the relevance to this thread really.

True. But it’s mainly for foreign Christians allowed to use it and the Moroccan government forbids conversion from Islam to Christianity so it’s not quite the freewheeling reciprocal arrangement its presence implies.

Nor may Christians there have civil marriages, funerals or build new churches.

Well someone went and stuck a cathedral in the middle of Rabat in 1930, and no one seems to have told them to take it down yet.

Could we fuck.

I had Christian friends in Saudi who used to worship secretly in a private house until someone tipped off the religious police who beat the shit out of them all.

this is not a fluffy gentle love everyone faith. Don’t make that ignorant mistake. The punishment for leaving it is death. Hence the terrified silence around it. Among other reasons.

There are several in Palestine and many in Turkey.

Anyway, we are a muti cultural multi faith society which already has many churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, gurdwaras so I am not clear on your point.

Could we build Christian churches in Islamic countries do you think?

Yet again (to use your phrase), the building is a mosque, as per their own website;
https://www.wiganrashidamasjid.co.uk/about

Advertising Standards or Trading Standards may be interested if the building is not actually a mosque. The owners have obviously received large donations for a mosque - in one campaign video they claim the new mosque will accommodate up to 1,000 worshippers. They are also offering services which will no doubt require a fee; Nikah Ceremony - Arrange an Islamic marriage ceremony at the mosque.

What do you mean Kenyon 'initially lied' - it is not obvious to me that he has lied.

I know there is a food bank there

How do you know?

And again, what is your issue with this derelict building being taken over and used for good?
It is open to all faiths

If I had one criticism it would be the Youth Programs - which do not sound very inclusive and open to all faiths;

Youth Programs
Engaging activities, mentorship, sports events, and educational programs designed specifically for young Muslims.

Does it matter to you so much what faith these people are?

I could ask you the same question - why are you so desperate for this building not to be a mosque?

Yes, I was trying to be 'neutral' ... she is indeed those things.

She is a rabid racist who supposedly devout Catholic beliefs go against every last bit of hate she spews about people who aren't the same colour as her. She was previously employed by Wigan Council until she was sacked for her behaviour. Becoming a local councillor was only her petty attempt to get back at them.

Yet again, the property initially lied about by Kenyon was taken over, repaired and opened as a community hub with food back and a small prayer room. It is open to all faiths.
I know there is a food bank there, along with several others in the town run by various community groups. I have no idea of ANY of the opening times or days, or how you get to use them as I have been fortunate to never have to need one.
And again, what is your issue with this derelict building being taken over and used for good? Does it matter to you so much what faith these people are?

Is there such a thing as a credible Reform candidate? And with 2 weeks until the by election is getting another candidate a feasible option? I absolutely agree with you that Kenyon is awful.

Burnham has said he may call a general election as thinks he can get a bigger mandate than Starmer. Are you absolutely sure that if he did, Labour would get back in?

I have posted links for two mosques.

The contact address for the second link is;
240 Warrington Road, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4NH

You are posting about an entirely different place, a different building, in a different part of town. 😂

Trust me, it’s a food bank

How do people from other faiths know about the food bank if the days and times are not advertised on their website?

Why don't they highlight the food bank here either?

About Us
Wigan Rashida Masjid aims to be a cornerstone of the Muslim community in Wigan. Our mosque serves as a place of worship, education, spiritual development, and community gathering for people from all backgrounds.

We strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment that nurtures faith, promotes good character, strengthens community cohesion, and builds positive relationships between diverse communities.

How long has the mosque been open? I would make allowances if it's only been open for a few months and the food bank is not up and running yet.

Just had another look at your links.
The ones you have posted are indeed for a mosque, situated in an entirely different part of the town to St Mary’s. You are embarrassing yourself now.

More whataboutery.