A new definition of extremism forms part of Rishi Sunak’s drive to crack down on Islamist and far-right groups - but some senior Tories oppose the move
Michael Gove has named organisations that could be labelled as “extremist” under the Government’s new definition amid heightened tensions during the Israel-Hamas war.They included the Muslim Association of Britain, Muslim Engagement and Development , the British National Socialist Movement and Patriotic Alternative.recent protests on UK streets have been “hijacked by small groups”
It aims to “negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others”, “undermine, overturn or replace the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy and democratic rights”, or “intentionally create a permissive environment” for others to achieve these results. “I’m sure that we would agree that organisations such as the British National Socialist Movement and Patriotic Alternative who promote neo-Nazi ideology, argue for forced repatriation, a white ethno-state and the targeting of minority groups for intimidation, are precisely the type of groups about which we should be concerned and whose activities we will assess against the new definition.
The group has staged anti-migrant protests across the UK and leafleted communities where there are existing tensions about accommodation for asylum seekers.He told the Commons: “Organisations such as the Muslim Association of Britain, which is the British affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood, and other groups such as CAGE and MEND give rise to concern for their Islamist orientation and views.
The Muslim Association of Britain – the British affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood – founded in 1997, says it is dedicated to “nurturing, supporting and leading Muslim grassroots contributions geared towards positive social change”. Mr Hall added that the new strategy appeared to be focused on ideology rather than action. “The proposed policy is about ideology,” he told“But a lot of respected scholars and thinkers would say you go after action, because ultimately what matters is if someone acts violently or encourages violence.”
Miriam Cates, a right-wing Conservative MP, said that broadening the definition of extremism was a “slippery slope to the abolition of fundamental freedoms” and a “path to authoritarianism”.
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