Scotland. Aberdeen fresh but sunny. The rest of the country, South Westerly Winds will push in thick cloud. Here is the outlook, the weekend and into next week, pretty much every weather icon the government has updated the definition of extremism, but who decides what individuals and groups are extremist . And what if they get it wrong . Tonight on newsnight. The independent reviewer of Terrorism Legislation and of state threat legislation is unimpressed. What constitutes hatred or intolerance is very much in the eye of the beholder. Im sure the government has acted with the best of intentions, but there is, of course, a risk it will be seen as a political decision. The senior government mp bob seely is here to explain how it works. Also tonight razor sharp criticism of israels actions in gaza by Chuck Schumer, americas most seniorjewish politician and the Us Senate Majority leader. The target of his ire . Benjamin neta nyahu himself. Prime minister netanyahu has lost his way. Israel c
Of extremism in order, it says, to try to stop organisations which promote hatred, violence and intolerance. And there has been a backlash to it. It will be used to help decide if groups are able to receive public money. Critics say the measure threatens freedom of speech. Here is a look at it. This includes those who intentionally create a permissive environment for others to achieve those aims. Five groups will have their activities measured against this new definition. Speaking from the commons, michael gove outlined some of the reasons behind this change in definition. Our democracy and our values of inclusivity and tolerance are under challenge from Extremist Groups which are radicalising our young people and driving greater polarisation within and between communities to further their own ends. In order to protect our Democratic Values and enhance Social Cohesion, it is important both to reinforce what we all have in common and to be clear and precise in identifying the dangers po
Some pictures live from a Polling Station in moscow. Now, there is the potential for a run off vote if no candidate wins more than 50 in the first round. But with many of mr putins opponents unable to run, it seems inevitable that Vladimir Putin will be re elected without the need for that second ballot. Our russia editor, steve rosenberg, is following developments in moscow. Vladimir putin has been in power a long time, right, 25 years almost as president or Prime Minister. And hes expected to win a fifth president ial term. Now, this whole event, this three day event, which starts today, is being presented by the russian authorities almost as a celebration of democracy. The kremlin just a few days ago described russian democracy as the best democracy in the world. Critics of the kremlin would disagree and would say that this poll is neither free nor fair nor transparent. Vladimir putin does not face a major challenge. There are three other candidates on the ballot paper, but his most
Announcements from the budget starting with tax. The chancellor has announced that National Insurance will be cut by another 2p. He says the cut which will begin next month is worth £450 a year for each worker. Mr hunt also announced. 0n taxes there will be a new tax on vaping products that will start in october 2026. The chancellor says thatis october 2026. The chancellor says that is to maintain the financial incentive to choose vaping over smoking. The chancellor finished his statement by Attacking Labour for the economy. We statement by Attacking Labour for the economy the economy. We today put this country back the economy. We today put this country back on the economy. We today put this country back on the the economy. We today put this country back on the path the economy. We today put this country back on the path to the economy. We today put this | country back on the path to lower taxes. Allowed to grow the economy versus no plan. A plan to Better Public Services versus no p
His time for choosing. I wondered if he will choose his time for choosing. I wondered if he will choose her his time for choosing. I wondered if he will choose her as his time for choosing. I wondered if he will choose her as his his time for choosing. I wondered if he will choose her as his vice he will choose her as his Vice President ial candidate. Nikki haley theyre bowing out of the us president ial race this year. The government has warned it Mayjudge Israel to be in breach of International Humanitarian law if it fails to allow more aid into gaza. It comes as the World Food Programme says the israeli army has thwarted its first attempt in two weeks to take food aid to northern gaza. Israel hasnt commented yet. But israeli war cabinet member benny gantz is in london today, where he has met the foreign secretary, lord cameron. Earlier, lord cameron had told parliament there was dreadful suffering in the territory and patience with israel was running thin. And the situation is very