On March 30, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer took to social media to extend warm wishes to Muslims worldwide, stating, “As the holy month of Ramadan ends, I wish Muslims in the UK and across the world a blessed and joyful Eid al-Fitr. Eid Mubarak!” This gesture, while a diplomatic nod to a significant global community, sparked backlash among some who see it as evidence of Starmer’s favoritism toward Islam. Critics argue that Starmer’s prompt acknowledgment of Eid al-Fitr, a major Islamic holiday, reflects a pattern of pandering to minority groups at the expense of Britain’s majority traditions. Posts on X captured this sentiment, with users accusing Starmer of being overly eager to celebrate Islamic festivals while neglecting the cultural and religious practices that have historically defined the UK, a nation where Christianity remains the dominant faith, with over 46% of the population identifying as Christian according to the 2021 Census.
 

However, the same day marked Mothering Sunday in the UK—a celebration deeply rooted in British and Christian tradition, honoring mothers and their societal role. Starmer’s failure to acknowledge this day drew sharp criticism, with many interpreting it as a deliberate slight against British mothers. The silence from Downing Street was particularly stark given the timing: by the afternoon of March 30, as reported by conservativepost.co.uk, Starmer had not issued a single statement recognizing Mothering Sunday, despite its cultural significance. This omission fueled accusations of contempt, with some X users arguing that Starmer’s focus on Eid over Mother’s Day signaled a disregard for the “quiet, heroic graft of British motherhood.” Critics contend that this selective recognition undermines the values of the majority, prioritizing a globalist image over the everyday struggles of British families, particularly mothers who have long been a cornerstone of the nation’s social fabric.
 

Adding to the controversy, Starmer’s apparent disregard for Lent—a 40-day period of penance and reflection observed by Catholics and other Christians leading up to Easter—further inflamed accusations of bias. Lent, which concluded just days before Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025, received no mention from Starmer, despite its importance to the UK’s Catholic community, which numbers around 4.5 million according to the 2021 Census. Some X posts highlighted this as evidence of Starmer’s disdain for Catholicism, pointing out that while he was quick to celebrate Eid, he ignored a key Christian observance in a country with a deep Christian heritage, including the established Church of England. Critics argue that Starmer’s actions reveal a double standard: by elevating Islamic traditions while overlooking Lent and Mothering Sunday, he appears to dismiss the religious and cultural foundations of the UK, fueling perceptions of a leader more concerned with projecting inclusivity than honoring the nation’s historical identity.