From the Daily Express(H/T Fausta):

Gordon Brown has banned ministers from using the word “Muslim” in ­connection with the ­terrorism crisis. The Prime Minister has also instructed his team – including new Home Secretary Jacqui Smith – that the phrase “war on ­terror” is to be dropped. The shake-up is part of a fresh attempt to improve community relations and avoid offending Muslims, adopting a more “consensual” tone than existed under Tony Blair. However, the change provoked claims last night that ministers are indulging in yet more political correctness. The sudden shift in tone emerged in comments by Mr Brown and Ms Smith in the wake of the failed attacks in London and Glasgow.

In case you were wondering why Al Qaeda likes to target countries with newly minted leadership, this is why. Notice that not only is the prohibition against saying “Muslim” but the preferred phrase is now “criminals.” Because there is no conceptual difference between conducting simultaneous car bomb attacks in the name of your religion and the political ideology it contains… and shoplifting a candy bar.

Officials insist that no direct links with Muslim extremists have been publicly confirmed by police investigating the latest attempted terror attacks.

Except for the fact that, you know, the bombers were Muslims, and extremists. And connected with Al Qaeda. And may have personally met with Top Al Qaeda in Iraq figures, (H/T HotAir) 

As the British Government hits a new low in its search for sycophantic drivel which will appease the “criminals”, this development doesn’t bode well at all for other western countries, in particular the United States, with the Bush Administration often taking its cue from the Brits when it comes to finding the tone for discussing Islamic terrorism. When HR 288 passes and becomes U.S policy, look for things to take an even sharper turn for the worse.