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COLUMN: Halala: When Religion Is Used to Exploit Vulnerable Women

Imagine going to an Islamic scholar because your marriage has broken down. You are emotionally shattered, worried about your children and desperate to put...

COLUMN: Beyond GCSEs and A-Levels: The lessons our children really need

August is an important month for thousands of families across the country. Young people will receive their GCSE and A-level results (13 and 20...

COLUMN: “Prity, people call me ‘pizza face’. Can you help me?”

Over the decades I have been treating patients, one concern has come through my clinic doors time and time again. It affects men and...

COLUMN: When England Face Argentina, I’ll Be Praying for England – And So Will Millions of British Muslims

I'll begin with a confession: I'm not really a football fan. Give me a Test match at Headingley or an England cricket international and...

COLUMN: When will we stop asking women about babies?

For many women, the question "When are you going to have children?" isn't harmless conversation. It is a painful reminder of a deeply personal...

COLUMN: The Grooming Gangs Inquiry must put victims first

When I heard that Bradford and Keighley would be among the first places investigated by the new independent inquiry into grooming gangs, my first...

COLUMN: A healthy baby, a loved child: Why we need to let go of gender expectations

As someone who spends every day helping women feel confident in their own skin, I often find that the conversations taking place in my...

Column: Standing together against fear and division

Recent scenes at a rally led by Tommy Robinson in London should worry anyone who cares about the future of Britain. Speeches filled with...

COLUMN: From Support to Suspicion: The hidden risk in domestic violence claims

A recent investigation by the BBC has brought an uncomfortable issue into the open. Its undercover report, released on 16 April, alleges that some...

COLUMN: Vote With Your Head This May, Not Habit or Pressure

On Thursday 7 May, people across our towns and cities will head to the polls for local council elections. These elections may not always...

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