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Britain's young Muslims more integrated than rest of Europe

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Young Muslims feel much more integrated with British culture than their European counterparts, according to research by Lancaster University.

Children of International Migrants in Europe surveyed more than 2,500 young people in Britain, France and Germany. All were the children of international migrants, including Indians, Pakistanis and North Africans.

It found that young Pakistanis and Indians in Britain preferred TV shows like EastEnders and Coronation Street. Most read The Sun and The Daily Mirror newspapers.

Professor Roger Penn from Lancaster University, said his research showed young Asians in Britain are "not much different" from other young people.

He added: "Just because young people go to mosques doesn't mean they are Islamic fundamentalists."

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