Rishi Sunak puts Islamism and the far right back to back.
Friday March 1, the British Prime Minister estimated that
“Islamists and far-right groups are spreading poison”
.
“This poison is extremism
,” he said.
In a speech outside his home at 10 Downing Street, Rishi Sunak said that
“in recent weeks and months we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disorder and crime”
.
During demonstrations that have been regularly held to protest Israel's military response to the Hamas attacks of October 7, dozens of people have been arrested for anti-Semitic chants and banners, for calling for support for a banned organization, or for assaulting members of the emergency services.
Far-right protesters were also arrested when they demonstrated in London in November 2023.
“
Our democracy is being targeted
”
The British Prime Minister deplored that the demonstrations, which take place regularly on Saturdays in London,
“have degenerated into intimidation, threats and planned acts of violence (…) Today, it is our democracy itself which is being taken for granted. target.
Council meetings and local events were stormed
.
“MPs no longer feel safe at home.
Long-planned parliamentary meetings have been disrupted for security reasons
,” he added.
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The government will soon unveil a
“new framework”
for tackling extremism, which will include support for the
“Prevent”
counter-radicalization program and a call on universities to stop extremist activity on campus, Rishi Sunak has explained.
“It is not enough to live side by side, we must live together, united by common values and a common commitment to this country
,” added the head of government.
“The time has come to unite to fight the forces of division
. ”