Due to a sharp rise in extremist activities, the UK government is creating new policies to prevent hate preachers from entering the nation. The most dangerous extremists will be identified by officials, mostly from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indonesia, and their names will be added to the visa warning list. Entry into the UK will immediately be denied to anybody on the list. Furthermore, anyone who encourage bigotry, incite violence, or jeopardize democratic processes will not be allowed to enter the nation and will instead be stopped by using the national security authorities already in place.
Speaking on the subject, Rishi Sunak emphasized the necessity for a coordinated response to extremism and voiced alarm over George Galloway’s election as the MP for Rochdale. Concerned about “far-left anti-democratic” organizations’ ties to Islamist organizations, the Home Office is also taking action against them.
Recent arrests by the Metropolitan Police during protests in London highlight the increasing threat presented by left-wing organizations associated with Islamic extremists at pro-Palestine events around the country. The government’s independent advisor on political violence and disruption, Lord Walney, emphasized the necessity to recognize and confront the threat posed by far-left and far-right as well as Islamic extremist organizations.
The Home Office is currently reviewing Lord Walney’s report, which highlights how critical it is to shield liberal democracy from the influence of extremist organizations. He pleaded with leaders of major parties to tell their members of parliament not to support groups that intimidate or break the law in order to further their objectives. He also underlines the necessity of adopting a firm position against individuals who attack Members of Parliament and use forceful methods to sway democratic decision-making processes.
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