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the truth behind them. here, the government has set out a new definition of extremism. it s part of its promise to tackle what is says is an increased threat since the hamas attacks in israel last october. several groups were named in parliament as possibly facing restrictions under the new definition. concerns have been raised that it could be seen as unfair and under erratic. with the details, here s our political correspondent peter saull. this has become a regular sight at weekends in our cities, thousands of people taking to the streets in protest at israel s actions in gaza. the current conflict in the middle east has prompted a political debate notjust about the fighting there, but about the impact on community cohesion here. in recent weeks and months, we have seen a shocking increase in extremist disruption and criminality. in a surprise speech two weeks ago, the prime minister warned that extremists were trying to tear us apart. who exactly are these so called ext
good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. the government has released a new definition of extremism, in order, it says, to try to stop organisations which promote hatred, violence and intolerance. the new terminology will be used to assess whether groups are eligible to receive public funding or support. but critics say the measure threatens freedom of speech and public protest. our political correspondent peter saull has this report. was has become a regular side, thousands was has become a regular side, thousands of was has become a regular side, thousands of people was has become a regular side, thousands of people taking - was has become a regular side, thousands of people taking to the streets in protest of israel s actions in gaza. the current conflict in the middle east has prompted a political debate notjust about the fighting there but about the impact on community cohesion here. in the impact on community cohesion here. . ~ , the impact on community c