The intention is to stop Extremist Groups or individuals from having a platform to spread their views. But concerns have been raised that any definition could be seen as unfair and undemocratic. This has become a regular sight at protest in our cities. The current conflict in the middle east has prompted a political debate, not just about the fighting there, but about the impact on Community Cohesion here. In about the impact on Community Cohesion here. About the impact on Community Cohesion here. , cohesion here. In recent weeks and months we cohesion here. In recent weeks and months we have cohesion here. In recent weeks and months we have seen cohesion here. In recent weeks and months we have seen a cohesion here. In recent weeks and months we have seen a shocking i months we have seen a shocking increase in Extremist Disruption and criminality. In a increase in Extremist Disruption and criminali. , ,. Criminality. In a surprise speech two weeks criminality. In a surprise speech two
Its part of its promise to tackle what is says is an increased threat since the hamas attacks in israel last october. The intention is to stop Extremist Groups or individuals from having a platform to spread their views. But concerns have been raised that any definition could be seen as unfair and undemocratic. With the details, heres our Political Correspondent damian grammaticas. The aftermath of the October 7th Attacks on israel, the government says, has been increasing concern about radicalisation here in this country. So its come up with this new definition of extremism, saying it means the promotion or advancement of an ideology based on violence, hatred or intolerance that aims to negate or destroy the fundamental rights and freedoms of others, undermine the uks system of democracy and democratic rights, or intentionally create a permissive environment for others to do that. This month outside downing street, rishi sunak promised robust action. We will redouble our support for t
tonight, the uk appears to be on the brink of taking military action with the us against houthi rebels who ve been attacking ships in the red sea. could parliament be recalled to discuss any uk military response? tonight we ll guide you step by step through this latest international crisis with our defence editor mark urban and our political editor nick watt. also tonight. breathtaking testimony from a fraud investigator employed by the post office to examine shortfalls at branches across the country his evidence helped wrongly convict multiple subpostmasters he investigated this ex branch manager who was suspended by the post office after shortfalls and fraud accusations. you have been told there was a growing body of cases and that in itself was not sufficient for you the question the reliability of the horizon system. because i am not technically minded. i would expect that to come from people above. shazia saddiq was with us last night and is back tonight. she was at th
at the rafah boarder crossing near the gaza/egyptian border. the you haven t seen this video, it came in a short while to cnn. it shows crowds running as gunfire is ringing out in the streets. meanwhile, fears of a growing escalation in the middle east are also on the broadcast this evening. an iranian drone struck a commercial ship in the indian ocean on saturday. a u.s. defense official says a fire broke out on the chemical tanker with nearly two dozen crew members on board, but no one was hurt. the strike comes as newly declassified u.s. intelligence suggests iran has been deeply involved in a series of houthi rebel attacks on ships in the red sea. we have reporters covering this. will rippley is live in tel aviv with more on the outbreak of violence at the rafah crossing, and more than gunfire, will. it seems like out-and-out chaos breaking out outside that crossing area. what can you tell us? reporter: a lot of factors lead up to this. the rafah crossing is one of the
Another Mass Shooting in the u. S. , at leoeast 22 people reported killed in maine and the suspected gunman is still at large. And also the u. N. Warns it will be forced to suspend Aid Operations in the coming hours if fuel isnt delivered. Well start in lewiston, maine where a Police Manhunt is under way for the Person Voflged in the massacre Wednesday Night. 22 are dead, up to 60 others wounded. Shootings took place at a Bowling Alley and a restaurant. Officials are telling residents to stay inside and lock their doors. Hundreds of officers are looking for this man, 40yearold robert card. Schools in the area are closed thursday as Police Search for the gunman. Card is considered Armed And Dangerous. If people see him, dont approach or make contact with him in any way. The shelterinplace order that currently stands remains. A vehicle which was a vehicle of interest in this incident was located in lisbon and were now also asking residents in lisbon to shelter in place. The attack began