Andrew Gilligan has not written a traditional book on "islamopopulism," but is a primary author behind a series of major investigative reports on the topic for the UK think tank Policy Exchange. Co-authored with Dr. Rakib Ehsan and Dr. Paul Stott, these reports examine the rise of independent Muslim politics and populist movements in Britain.

 

Andrew Gilligan has not written a traditional book on "islamopopulism," but is a primary author behind a series of major investigative reports on the topic for the UK think tank Policy Exchange. Co-authored with Dr. Rakib Ehsan and Dr. Paul Stott, these reports examine the rise of independent Muslim politics and populist movements in Britain.

 

The most prominent publications in this series include:

• Islamopopulism Part 2: Published in May 2026, this report focuses on the steady growth of Muslim independent candidates and councillors in local elections. It scrutinizes national bodies such as The Muslim Vote (TMV) and Vote Palestine, looking at their political strategies, communal rhetoric, and their engagement with parties like the Greens.
• Understanding Islamopopulism: Views of Concern: Published in May 2026 ahead of the English local elections, this first installment analyzed polling data (conducted by JL Partners) to explore the views of British Muslims on key issues, including Gaza, cultural matters, and the distance between these voters and mainstream political parties.

The findings of these reports and the broader trends have been heavily featured and discussed by Gilligan in commentary for outlets like The Spectator.