UK Government and Experts Urge Political Consensus on Extremism

Former home secretaries and counter-extremism experts call for bipartisan approach to tackle extremism, emphasizing unity ahead of the general election.

Former Conservative home secretaries and leading counter-extremism figures stress the importance of a bipartisan approach to combating extremism.
The call for unity comes as the government prepares to announce a new definition of extremism, amid concerns of politicization.
Victims of Islamist-inspired terror attacks urge an end to anti-Muslim hate, highlighting the danger of conflating Muslims with extremists.
Fiyaz Mughal, set to be the UK's next anti-Muslim hatred adviser, withdraws due to extremist threats, raising questions about the government's commitment to tackling Islamophobia.
The government's upcoming extremism definition and strategy draw criticism for potential risks of exacerbating community tensions and legal challenges.