Diverse Reservations on Government Policy

Various groups across the political spectrum have expressed reservations about a new government policy. Civil society actors, individuals concerned with civil liberties, organizations combatting Islamophobia, and Muslim groups perceive the policy with caution as they feel under threat from the government. Additionally, a new segment of the Conservative Party, the socially conservative wing, which holds strong moral positions from an evangelical Christian perspective, including on abortion and sometimes gay rights, has also raised objections. Notably, even former home secretary Priti Patel, known for her right-wing stance, has expressed concerns about the technical aspects and implications of the new policy, despite being considered one of the most hard-line conservative ministers until the appointment of Suella Braverman as home secretary.