We need to stand up to extremists who undermine democracy, says Rishi Sunak

Britain must confront extremists who are “deliberately” trying to undermine the country’s “multifaith democracy”, Rishi Sunak has warned.

The Prime Minister said Islamists and the far-right were “two sides of the same extremist coin” that hated Britain.

He also expressed concern about the regular protests that occur in response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Mr Sunak spoke from a podium outside No. 10, which is usually reserved for major announcements such as elections.

However, details of the new policy were not disclosed.

The First Minister has already given his reaction to the Rochdale by-election, saying earlier in the day that it had been one of the most polarizing elections in recent memory, and praising the Conservative candidate’s positive message.

But just hours later, George outside Downing Street said it was “beyond alarming” that Rochdale voters had returned a candidate who “rejected what happened on October 7” in Israel. -Determined to aim for Galloway.

There was harsh rhetoric against extremism and warnings that “forces here at home are trying to tear us apart,” but the term “mob rule” he used in a statement after Wednesday’s meeting with police on the streets The expression was not repeated.

Instead, there was mention of the hijacking of protests by “small groups.” He made careful references to both Islamists and far-right extremism, and condemned anti-Semitism and anti-Muslim hatred.

There was little mention of legal reform other than a message to police that they supported action against the protests.

Mr Galloway told BBC News after the prime minister’s speech: “My views are my views and they are supported by voters.

“I won, but people are going to have to get used to it.”

Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer said the Prime Minister was right to “advocate for unity and condemn the unacceptable and coercive behavior seen in recent days”.

He added: “This is a cross-party agreement and should be championed by all of us.”

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said: “The British people will learn no lessons from the Prime Minister and the Conservative Party, who have sown division for years.” SNP MP Alison Thewlis said Mr Sunak “Repeatedly and very deliberately, they stoke division, pander to the far right, and pit communities against each other for electoral gain.”

Mr Sunak warned in a speech on Friday night that democracy was being “targeted” and MPs no longer felt safe.

He expressed concern that the protests that erupted after Hamas’s attack on Israel had “descended into intimidation, intimidation and premeditated acts of violence.”

He said police were doing a “huge job” in managing the protests, but insisted “we have to draw the line”.

He said those marching should not be allowed to call for violent jihad or the eradication of any state.

Mr Sunak promised to support police and said the government would introduce “a strong new framework to tackle this problem”.

He also called on the government to once again double its support for counter-terrorism prevention programmes, call on universities to tackle “extremist activity” and prevent people from entering the UK “with the aim of undermining our values”. He said he would prevent it.

Political tensions have increased in British politics in recent months due to divisions over the conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Last week, the leader of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, said concerns about threats against politicians were behind his controversial response to the Gaza debate.

Conservative MP Tobias Ellwood’s home was targeted by pro-Palestinian protesters, and Justice Minister Mike Freer said he would resign over security concerns.

In response to concerns, the Home Office announced £31 million in funding aimed at protecting democratic processes, including increased security for politicians.