Terror debate

BRITISH Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday challenged moderate Muslim leaders to speak out more against extremists in their communities.

He insisted there must be a “fundamental” debate where potential terrorists’ ideology and their sense of grievance against the West must be tackled.

Mr Blair’s comments provoked a backlash, with Mohammed Shafiq of the

Ramadhan Foundation, a Manchester-based group, accusing him of failing to engage with ordinary young Muslims.