The report into integration has been criticised by a leading Muslim political commentator as 'inflammatory, divisive and pandering to the agenda of the far right'.

Dame Louise Casey was brought in by David Cameron to report on social integration amid concerns.

Following a year-long study, she said there were areas which were struggling to cope with the pace and scale of change they faced as a result of immigration while there were still large social and economic gaps between different ethnic groups.

Mr Mohammed Shafiq, Chief Executive of the Ramadhan Foundation said he felt the report was 'inflammatory, divisive and pandering to the agenda of the far right' and the deliberating targeting of one community over others.

He said, "We are saddened that once again British Muslims have become a political football which is bashed from time to time without any regard for the impact this has on individuals who then are subjected to threats and violence.

"It is interesting how Louise Casey refused to look at the rise of Islamaphobia and anti Muslim hatred in this country and the obvious connections with the comments from politicians and commentators which are a contributing factor to the hate crimes we see.

"I would seriously challenge the premise of ordering the Louise Carey's report from a Conservative Government whose rhetoric never matches its actions and record.

"Former Prime Minister David Cameron talked in his Munich speech in 2011 about immigrants not learning English and then subsequently cut the English language courses funding by 50%. Now they are talking about ESOL funding again!

"Sadly in today's Britain; Muslims are seen as an easy target to attack by politicians, commentators and parts of the media without any regard for the impact this has on communities.

"There was no mention about the responsibility of the white community to help with integration, as many white families flee mixed areas as Ethnic Minorities move into a particular area.

"The Ramadhan Foundation has been speaking out and leading the campaign against terrorism, child sexual exploitation and grooming, forced marriages, honour killings, equality for women for many years. Regardless of these reports and attacks on our community the Ramadhan Foundation will continue its work.

"I cannot in all seriousness accept a report that has deliberately targeted the Muslim community, the Hindu and Sikh communities are affected by honour killings and forces marriages; there is no mention of this in the report and we know why as it doesn't fit the Government agenda against British Muslims.

"British Muslims reject this divisive report, and hope that the Government will stop its one sided agenda against our community and our rights as British citizens."