UK to Block Entry of Extremist Hate Preachers Amid Rising Concerns of Extremism
The British government announces plans to prevent hate preachers from countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Indonesia from entering the UK, aiming to safeguard democratic values.
- The UK government is drafting plans to add extremist hate preachers to visa warning lists, automatically refusing their entry to the country.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasizes the need to protect the nation's democratic and multi-faith values against threats from extremists.
- Recent pro-Palestine protests in the UK have seen a 'shocking increase' in extremist activity, prompting the government to act.
- An official review calls for action against the 'unholy alliance' between far-left groups and Islamist extremists at protests.
- The Home Office is considering recommendations to clamp down on anti-democratic organizations and ensure public safety.