The Conservative party is divided over the new definition of extremism, with concerns that it could inadvertently target groups beyond Islamist extremists. There is a split within the Cabinet on expanding the definition, with warnings that gender critical groups and Christians may be affected. The government's plan to broaden the definition of extremism is facing backlash from Tory MPs, who fear it could restrict freedom of speech and catch people with legitimate views. Reform UK's rise on the Right of British politics is causing worry among Conservatives.
"Vocal or active opposition to our shared values" democracy, rule of law, mutual respect and tolerance of other faiths is UK govt current "extremism" definition. If @michaelgove is thinking of publishing a little list, @LozzaFox is putting a bid in with "desecrate war menorials" https://t.co/ME5uSihs4C
I defended @AllisonPearson’s brilliant article on the need to stop worrying about Islamophobia and to worry more about Anglophonbia. She hit the nail on the head & I decided to sprinkle some cold hard stats on the failed integration of some of the Islamic community in the UK on… https://t.co/FqVmgTTYbL
'The moment you talk about Anglophobia - the first word people will say to is you're being Islamophobic.' COO of Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth, @SunilSharmaUK, cites the opportunities to address Anglophobic issues in the UK. https://t.co/rBl5ARYeZ9
'We need to stop talking so much about Islamophobia and address the fact the majority of this country is white and British and their standards are falling.' COO of Conservative Friends of the Commonwealth, @SunilSharmaUK, on the statistics behind Anglophobia. https://t.co/3Eb1qNfgLo
On Patrick Christys Tonight... Is Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson right to say we should “stop being scared of Islamophobia, and start worrying about Anglophobia?”
Excellent piece in @unherd on the dangers of over-defining 'extremism' #terrorism https://t.co/6uDKLyNVyH
Interesting article: "there is something almost touching about Conservative MPs, having so utterly failed over 14 years to legislate in a way that even slightly constricts the power of the hyper-progressive authoritarian Left, now fussing over the definition of extremism" https://t.co/rjvspHm5Al https://t.co/XryF4CUpvi
Having spent 14 years failing to legislate in a way which even slightly constricts the power of the hyper-progressive Left, Tory politicians are now fussing over the definition of extremism. @adamhpking 👇 https://t.co/Pk8JNVFe8H
✍️ 'The Government must be very careful as to how extremism is defined if it is to avoid targeting legitimate opinion' | Telegraph View Read the full column here 👇 https://t.co/f3uVsZTgsF https://t.co/mg2m66v0Eq
Brilliant column by Allison Pearson on how Pakistani patriarchy has gone unchallenged in Britain for far too long, consigning many women to fearful and unfulfilled lives and impeding integration. ⬇️ https://t.co/AsESbnySSD
“Extremism” - after fourteen years, are the Tories about to crack the nut? Find out in my short piece for @unherd ! https://t.co/JUQMsvpQ5b
'Isn’t there something not merely ambiguous but profoundly sinister, nowadays, in that phrase, “undermining British values”?' @adamhpking on the move to redefine extremism 👇 https://t.co/Pk8JNVFe8H
'Isn’t there something not merely ambiguous but profoundly sinister, nowadays, in that phrase, “undermining British values”?' @adamhpking on the move redefine extremism 👇 https://t.co/Pk8JNVFe8H
Times letter today. On the government proposing to redefine "extremism" (again) in a General Election year. A useful policy will require cross-party consensus, rather than a party political "dividing line" https://t.co/XpvvGTZIFV https://t.co/KjQl0lpg1K
‘There is a problem with this new definition of extremism. The fact is it might now make YOU an extremist!’ @PatrickChristys sends a message to Rishi Sunak for his response to radical extremism in the UK. 🔒 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/M6AsgVRRFv
Conservative MPs and peers are criticising Downing Street for trying to broaden the definition of extremism in response to the threat of "mob rule", according to Rishi Sunak. Mike Graham: "They have put themselves in a real quagmire here." @Iromg https://t.co/iKMMDSuwnY
Stop being scared of Islamophobia. Start worrying about Anglophobia https://t.co/ZzYsJ1j9sE @AllisonPearson
Forget about a new definition of “extremism”. How useless from our Government. Slash immigration, kick out hate preachers, get serious about integration, empower Muslim women to break free of patriarchal tyranny and find work so they make connections and feel British. My column:…
The challenges in the UK of rewriting definition of extremism after decades-long battle: how about we start with stating the obvious, i.e. Islamist terrorism is #1? #terrorism https://t.co/SPNNIQWBvd
Anglophobia is on the rise in Britain. The political class and media are fully silent on it.
Groups 'undermining' British values to be guilty of extremism Ministers are seeking to broaden the term's definition amid concerns over attempts to undermine democracy through violence and intimidation https://t.co/aQZ0eVjP3r https://t.co/7u11Fi7uGy
I sat down with @LukeJones and the Times podcast team last week to discuss Reform UK and the impact it is having on the Conservatives. (Recorded prior to the Rochdale by-election, although I don't think that result can tell us much about trends nationally) https://t.co/15GAJJM8Vo
With No10 under pressure from within the Tory party over the new definition of extremism, here's the @JonUngoedThomas story revealing the whole thing back in November: https://t.co/tzkGnlO1jP
🎙️‘The biggest fears that many Tory backbench MPs have right now is not Keir Starmer but Richard Tice and Nigel Farage.’ @HarryYorke1 speaks to @lukejones about the rise of Reform UK and why it worries the Conservatives. #StoriesOfOurTimes ⬇️ https://t.co/ilsHSipwXC
Reform UK leader @TiceRichard was recently interviewed by @CibukOrg and @Facts4euOrg You can watch part 1 via the link below👇 https://t.co/lCrlLmKylk https://t.co/5ZQXN7VoXM
UK faces Tory backlash over plans to broaden extremism definition - leave it at the use of promotion of violence please https://t.co/yzCfB9Q8PL
No 10 faces Tory backlash over plans to broaden extremism definition https://t.co/Y8ccq8giXZ
“The Prime Minister wants to turn himself into a defender of British values against extremism – but there is already dissent in Tory ranks.” 📫 Today’s Morning Call with @freddiejh8 https://t.co/B4eN1VipOE
Cabinet 'split on expanding definition of extremism' as Tories warn gender critical groups and Christians could be caught by the law https://t.co/bpUT4np7in https://t.co/3EUPkTnZNa
Muslim Council of Britain and Palestine Action 'could be identified as extremist' in government crackdown on Islamist and right-wing groups that 'undermine' British values https://t.co/vytbxSaGZ0 https://t.co/4KP2L88wcb
"I am concerned because I think it's very difficult to define extremism in a way that doesn't catch people with perhaps minority but perfectly legitimate views.” Defining extremism will cause 'concerning' problems with freedom of speech, says @Miriam_Cates. @AasmahMir https://t.co/l7y1f17xhB
"The golden rule for policing boundaries on prejudice is always to be clear about what must be permitted as legitimate speech before setting out where the line needs to be drawn." @sundersays on the need for the next government to define Islamophobia: https://t.co/632g2w2VmV
The Conservative collapse has opened up a huge space on the Right of British politics. Here's why Reform UK isn't making more of the opportunity. From me for @ConHome 👇 https://t.co/KQKQPI7Z33
"Tories divided over new definition of extremism "Trans rights critics and traditional Christians could be caught up in crackdown on Islamism" https://t.co/D9fu7z5xsf
'Let's be honest, they're trying to deal with the Islamist extremists' Tories split over definition of 'extremism', after fears other groups may be inadvertently dragged into the definition. @andrewdoyle_com @joshxhowie @leokearse react to Tuesday's front pages. https://t.co/QeuvQThPfg