The leader of the UK Conservative party spoke of the shared values his party and Islam share. He spoke of how "British Muslims form an economically vibrant, culturally creative, socially aware community which enriches modern Britain".
"There are many natural ties, of friendship, common outlook and shared values that unite the Muslim community and the Conservative Party." said Michael Howard, addressing the Conservative Muslim Forum.
Other shared values include "a belief in the importance of compassion and the need to help the vulnerable, a commitment to enterprise, hard work and individual ambition. And a desire for peace across the globe".
