Young Muslims to advise ministers

More than 20 young Muslims are to advise Cabinet ministers on issues affecting their day-to-day lives.

"The contribution young people can make to finding solutions to issues in society often goes unrecognised and untapped" - Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears

The Young Muslim Advisory Group is made up of 22 young men and women aged between 16 and 25 years old.

The group, launched by Communities and Local Government Secretary Hazel Blears and Children, Schools and Families Secretary Ed Balls, will hold its first formal meeting with ministers and policymakers in the coming weeks.

Ms Blears said: "Ensuring young Muslims have access to constructive, democratic channels for dealing with concerns and frustrations is crucial to our efforts to build strong, resilient communities (...)