Hazel Blears, the secretary of state for communities, is facing legal action from a leader of the Muslim Council of Britain after she said he had called for violence against Jews and British troops.

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has said that faith groups using public money should not ‘proselytise’ or discriminate in the provision of services to their communities.

UK government Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will be the keynote speaker at a 'Life Beyond Debt' event run by the Evangelical Alliance on Thursday 5 February.

Church and faith groups have a key role to play in bringing transformation to communities across the UK, according to the government minister responsible. But critics say many questions remain about the agendas of both parties.