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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
The King's poignant message 20 years on from the 'senseless evil' of 7/7: Charles pays tribute as Home Secretary says Islamic extremism still 'greatest threat' to UK
The King has called on the nation to remember the 'extraordinary courage and compassion' displayed in the aftermath of the 'senseless evil' of the July 7 terrorist attacks in London. Islamist suicide bombers struck on three Tube trains and a bus that morning in 2005, killing 52 people and injuring more than 770. In a message to mark today's 20th anniversary of the atrocities, Charles praised those 'who rushed towards danger to help strangers' and said comfort can be taken from the 'spirit of unity' which allowed the nation to heal afterwards. Meanwhile Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, writing in the Sunday Mirror, warned that Islamic extremism remains 'the greatest threat' in Britain. She also praised the work of anti-radicalisation programmes, adding: 'Communities across the nation were determined that hatred would not win. The work done at that time has endured and evolved.' Last night the monarch asked that the country continues to work towards building a society 'of all faiths and backgrounds' in order to stand against 'those who seek to divide us'. He said: 'Today, as we mark 20 years since the tragic events of July 7, 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day. 'We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil, and the enduring grief of their loved ones. In a message to mark today's 20th anniversary of the atrocities, King Charles praised those 'who rushed towards danger to help strangers' (pictured: the King during a visit to Kirkcaldy to unveil a Commemorative Cairn last week) 'We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass. 'In doing so, we should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day. 'The selfless bravery of emergency services, transport workers and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers, reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst.' Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said last night: 'I remember it still so vividly. We stand with those who carry the pain of that day – the families, friends and colleagues of those who never came home. We will remember them always.' Senior members of the Royal Family are set to join today's services and memorials, including the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh who will attend the National Service of Commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Government's anti-radicalisation programme says being worried about mass migration is 'terrorist ideology'
The government's anti-radicalisation programme has decided worries about mass migration are 'terrorist ideology'. Among the 'dangerous' beliefs flagged by Prevent's online training course are 'Cultural nationalism' and the idea 'Western culture is under threat'. A statement on the official website describes 'Extreme right-wing' ideology as terrorism, before going on to list three sub-categories. It says concerns around 'lack of integration by certain ethnic and cultural groups' are also a threat. Critics have warned the definition of 'cultural nationalism' is too broad and could even encompass the likes of Sir Keir Starmer. Lord Young, the general secretary of the Free Speech Union (FSU) said: 'The definition in the training course expands the scope of suspicion to include individuals whose views are entirely lawful but politically controversial. 'Now that 'cultural nationalism' has been classified as a subcategory of extreme Right-wing terrorist ideology, even mainstream, Right-of-centre beliefs risk being treated as ideologically suspect, despite falling well within the bounds of lawful expression.' Lord Young added the definition could also capture Mr Jenrick, the former immigration minister, who warned 'excessive, uncontrolled migration threatens to cannibalise the compassion of the British public'. There are three categories of 'Extreme right-wing' terrorism. They are 'Cultural nationalism', 'white/ethno-nationalism' and 'white supremacism' Prevent is one part of the government's overall counter-terrorism strategy and is described as a multi-agency programme that 'aims to stop individuals becoming terrorists'. A Home Office spokesman said: 'Prevent is not about restricting debate or free speech, but about protecting those susceptible to radicalisation.' Each year, thousands of teachers, police officers, health workers and other staff undergo Prevent training. The programmes official 'refresher awareness' course states 'cultural nationalism' as one of the most common 'sub-categories of extreme Right-wing terrorist ideologies', alongside white supremacism and white/ethno-nationalism'. The row comes despite a report by Sir William Shawcross, a former independent reviewer of Prevent, warning that mainstream literature and even Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg had been described as 'cultural nationalists'. Sir William recommended Prevent must be 'consistent in the threshold that it applies across ideologies to ensure a proportionate and effective response'. Among the programme's other failures were its inability to identify people who went on to carry out terrorist attacks, according to Sir William. A former government adviser has now also described the 'cultural nationalism' definition as 'pretty shoddy'. It comes amid fears that despite a person being deemed to require 'no further action', their name could be smeared, with it remaining on police or other databases. Last month, retired police officer Julian Foulkes was arrested and detained for a social media post - with officials who searched his house describing his book collection as 'very Brexity'. Mr Foulkes subsequently received an apology and £20,000 compensation. The FSU has said it has already worked to support members of Prevent like a 24-year-old autistic man whose social worker reporter he had been viewing 'offensive and anti-trans' websites and 'focussing on lots of Right-wing dark comedy'.
