Suella Braverman has demanded ‘urgent focus’ on tackling Islamist extremism.
In a post on social media, the former Home Secretary said: “We need to urgently focus now on the big problem: how to tackle Islamist extremism in the UK.”
She added: “The hysteria in response to those calling out the crisis is one of the reasons why we’re not making progress. Language does matter but it’s time for resolute government action.”
It comes in the wake of comments surrounding the term Islamophobia, after suspended Conservative MP Lee Anderson made comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Suella Braverman has laid out three points to tackle Islamist extremism
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Laying out her plans, the former Home Secretary said: “1. Fixing Prevent as Sir William Shawcross recommends. I started this work. It needs to be completed.
“2. Passing a law that empowers ministers to take action against hateful marches. 3. Properly holding the Police to account so they uphold the law without fear or favour.”
Last week, the former Home Secretary said Britain is “sleeping walking into a ghettoised society”, something she claimed threatens free expression.
Herr comments came after Sir Lindsay Hoyle sparked the fury of Tory and SNP MPs yesterday after he broke precedent by selecting a Labour amendment, along with a Government amendment, to an Opposition Day motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Conservative MP and former Home Secretary, Suella Braverman
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Protocol dictates that the Commons Speaker would only select one of the amendments, and it is highly unusual for an opposition amendment to be selected.
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