The UK government, led by Michael Gove, plans to identify and name Muslim groups and far-right organizations as extremists under a new definition of non-violent extremism. These groups, including Muslim Association of Britain, CAGE, MEND, British National Socialist Movement, and Patriotic Alternative, will face restrictions on funding and contact with officials. The move has sparked debate and concerns about potential division and impact on free speech and protests.
Michael Gove accused three Muslim organisations of having an "Islamist orientation" in parliament, sparking scrutiny over the government's new extremism definition. Middle East Eye take a look at these groups, which have challenged Gove's accusations ⤵️ https://t.co/KN0Rz35SfW
"Organisations such as the Muslim Association of Britain, Cage and Mend, give rise to concern for the Islamist orientation and views. We will assess if they meet our definition of extremism and we will take action as appropriate" - Michael Gove https://t.co/zt4inGyFju
UK Government Names ‘Extremist’ Groups ‘Operating Lawfully’ to Be Scrutinised in New Crackdown on Islamism and Neo-Nazis https://t.co/WWt96zfu0s
Michael Gove's speech in parliament singled out three Muslim organisations, alleging an "Islamist orientation," prompting scrutiny over the government's stance on extremism. MEE looks at these three organisations ⤵️ https://t.co/HCSRMhclFF
Minister @michaelgove has named 5 orgs that he believes are extremist. -Muslim Association of Britain @MABOnline1 who are associated with the proscribed Muslim Brotherhood -MEND @mendcommunity -CAGE @CAGEintl -British National Socialist Movement -Patriotic Alternative… https://t.co/XNacQMiUy7
Two groups set to be re-assessed under the government's new definition of extremism have hit back at Michael Gove – with one saying the minister's latest move will only bolster their organisation. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/pPM6wxTMHb
Identifying ‘extremist’ groups has been a challenge, says Michael Gove https://t.co/PEPhZ5Ue7E
Britain wants to define extremism but critics say it risks creating more division https://t.co/JC3pCOqOP8 https://t.co/GFiR1OzFTE
🔴 Three Muslim groups are to be investigated over extremism fears after Michael Gove named them in the Commons as he pledged to crack down on divisive Islamist organisations https://t.co/LfEHLWpKqg
Gove says three Muslim-led groups and two far-right to be assessed for extremism https://t.co/01UfSCu3i3
“Any organisation which is labelled as extreme for seeking to undermine parliamentary democracy is probably not going to take that lying down.” @LordWalney welcomes Michael Gove’s new definition of extremism. @JPonPolitics https://t.co/YHSEyk9weN
Michael Gove used parliamentary privilege to tell MPs he had concerns about the “Islamist orientation” of three Muslim-led organisations and said two far-right groups promoted a “neo-Nazi ideology”.
Three Muslim groups to be investigated over extremism fears, Michael Gove tells MPs https://t.co/iIXztbQW6L
Muslim groups challenge Gove to name them 'extremist' outside of parliament https://t.co/QgI1b0gsiQ
Michael Gove - ‘Our democracy and our values of inclusivity and tolerance are under challenge’ The government has announced a new definition of extremism, while Sadiq Khan has said that this new change could 'divide communities'. https://t.co/sXHJ0OKwZX
🇬🇧 Three Muslim groups to be investigated over extremism fears: The three Muslim groups named by Mr Gove are #MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development), #CAGE and the Muslim Association of Britain (#MAB). https://t.co/wPXJXWr7fv
Commenting in the government's statement, Gove said: "The pervasiveness of extremist ideologies has become increasingly clear in the aftermath of the 7 October attacks and poses a real risk to the security of our citizens and our democracy." https://t.co/cCC0vOXV3E
Michael Gove says the Muslim Association of Britain and CAGE are among groups that will be 'assessed' under new extremism definition - but insists right to protest and free speech will NOT be hit https://t.co/aHmkOT5zlM https://t.co/gHzd3MQ6j4
Michael Gove uses parliamentary privilege to list organisations under review amid new extremism definition https://t.co/2uvJyb3ZAf
The Government has unveiled a list of organisations that are a cause of concern. These organisations will be reviewed to examine whether they are classified as extremist under the new definition. Here's all you need to know. @JuliaHB1 https://t.co/j04Fn2lLNV
'I might be called an extremist over Covid!' Former Labour MP, Lord Walney, and @beverleyturner clash over the Government's decision to redefine extremism. https://t.co/U4M8mWVUrQ
The three Muslim groups named by Mr Gove are (Muslim Engagement and Development), CAGE and the MuslimAssociation of Britain (MAB). The two right wing groups are British National Socialist Movement and Patriotic Alternative. https://t.co/olCFEPOZ8g
The @michaelgove Communities Secretary also identified two far-Right groups as being of “growing worry” for intimidating minorities as he pledged to name and shame extremist organisations that sought to subvert democracy and promote hatred. https://t.co/dws324TF6V
Three Muslim groups were named as divisive Islamist organisations by Michael Gove as he set out his plans in the Commons to crackdown on extremism. @JamesCleverly @CPhilpOfficial https://t.co/4FTVtxiK5u https://t.co/rdGsL8RDyT
Michael Gove singles out Muslim Association of Britain, Cage, MEND, British National Socialist Movement & Patriotic Alternative as 'extremist' However, as we reported yesterday he *doesn't* include the Muslim Council of Britain, despite earlier briefings https://t.co/e5aC66PyR0
‘It focuses on the attempts by some groups to systematically undermine our liberal democracy.' Former Labour MP, Lord Walney, discusses the Government's new definition of extremism. https://t.co/hHzPWlQC4K
Ministers vow to 'name and shame' extremists banned from government funding as Michael Gove unveils new definition - despite fears that feminists and Christians could be 'cancelled' https://t.co/STmDyD0j26 https://t.co/Ao4FHpLKX7
Minister @michaelgove will name & shame extremist organisations. The @MuslimCouncil of Britain & @CAGEintl International have threatened to sue if they are. The MCB are already excluded from govt consultations as they are seen as too extremist. CAGE's Research Director Dr… https://t.co/2ZTIcp0ip5
Defining extremism will help UK government ‘choose its friends wisely’, says Michael Gove https://t.co/FC2w5Kbcvs
.@michaelgove publishes the Govt's new definition of "extremism" The same Govt that ordered secret monitoring of journalists, scientists & medics who opposed lockdowns, masks & vaccine mandates. They sent info on me to a US govt counter-terrorism unit Who are the extremists? 🤔
Ministers will name and shame extremist groups banned from having ties to the government because of their “unacceptable” conduct ⬇️ https://t.co/MQ5NQgpwSn
Ministers & civil servants will be banned from talking to or funding organisations that undermine “the UK’s system of liberal parliamentary democracy” under new definition of extremism 👇🏼https://t.co/u31VEscvxU
The Government says lists of organisations which fall under a new definition of extremism will be drawn up in the coming weeks. They'll be banned from receiving taxpayers money and from contact with ministers or civil servants. @lornashaddick reports. https://t.co/o6nsClTA00
Muslim groups that incite hatred to be named as extremists by Government https://t.co/3OdrsG9WuO
Ministers and officials to be banned from contact with groups labelled extremist https://t.co/Ptf09V5luW
The UK government's proposal to redefine extremism will "vilify the wrong people" and "risk more division", says a coalition of Muslim organisations https://t.co/BiLSd7OkSa
"Muslim groups that incite hatred to be named as extremists by Government "All government funding and links to the organisations will be cut as Michael Gove unveils new definition of non-violent extremism" https://t.co/ZXeZJtSSAq
🔵Muslim groups that incite hatred to be named as extremists by Government https://t.co/n2ZpeZ5kKb
The Daily Telegraph: Gove to identify Muslim groups as extremists #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/bvLjCRkSLr