To what extent does a 'Muslim community' exist in the UK?

In contemporary Britain, references are often made to the British 'Muslim community' in the media or government. However, it is broadly incorrect to use this term. Culturally, British Muslims are highly diverse, the result of various waves of migration from different parts of the world, travelling to Britain at different times in recent history, as well as a significant number of converts from different cultural backgrounds. Furthermore, there are a number of different belief systems and schools within Islamic thought, which are not reflected in the term. The term 'Muslim community' implies similarity in background and belief, and hides a huge amount of diversity.
Furthermore, the use of this term implies that there are similar political thoughts and desires from a wide range of individuals who engage in politics across the political spectrum. As such, the term is highly problematic. However, we can say that, in discourse, the term does exist, but is used as a means of repressing the variety of Muslim voices within Britain, and risks 'othering' Muslims by contrasting them against 'mainstream' communities. As such, whilst the term is highly problematic, it does help to explain an alternative phenomenon.