Some conservative commentators have said the communal violence between Muslims and Hindus, marked by disputes over the political situation in far-off countries and foreign cries of “Allahu akbar” and “Jai Shri Ram!” — which roughly translate to “[Our] God is greater!” and “Victory to Lord Rama!”, respectively — highlight the downside impacts of mass migration and multiculturalism on Western society, and indicate that diversity may not necessarily be a strength.

“We have to stop importing foreign drama,” urged Calvin Robinson, an Anglican deacon and GB News presenter who is himself of mixed race heritage.