By Charlie Simpson | March 29, 2026
The Henry Jackson Society, a prominent British think tank, has launched a major campaign calling for the proscription of the Muslim Brotherhood in the United Kingdom.
The Muslim Brotherhood has maintained a secretive presence in Britain for several decades, operating largely through a network of exiles and affiliated organisations. A 2015 UK government review concluded that key aspects of the group’s ideology are incompatible with British values. The review also highlighted the influence of associated groups on certain mosques and charities across the country.
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, and Rupert Lowe, leader of Restore Britain, have both publicly called for the Muslim Brotherhood to be banned. However, Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, has so far declined to endorse such a ban.
The campaign states on its website that the proposed ban is not Islamophobic. It explains: “The Muslim Brotherhood is not Islam, and it does not represent all Muslims. It is a specific political extremist movement. Any decision to proscribe it would have to rest on the legal test in the Terrorism Act 2000, not on hostility to a religion. Opposing an organisation is not the same as targeting a faith community.”
Commenting, Emma Schubart, Research Fellow, Henry Jackson Society, said:
“This campaign is about whether the government is prepared to back its own laws – or continue to shy away from difficult decisions. The Terrorism Act 2000 sets a clear test. Where that threshold is met, there is no room for ambiguity, delay or political hesitation.
“For years, the Muslim Brotherhood has been allowed to operate in a grey space in Britain, despite mounting concerns and the actions taken by some of our closest allies. That lack of clarity has consequences. It sends a message that enforcement is selective and that difficult cases can simply be avoided.
“Let’s be clear – this is not about Islam, and it should not be framed that way. It is about a specific political movement and whether we are willing to apply the law consistently and without fear or favour. If the government believes in the rule of law, it must be prepared to act on it.”
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