The Political Week Online: race to the racist bottom
As Theresa May turns up the heat on immigration, she is criticised from both left and right.
After Woolwich, after April Jones: Govt crackdown on extremism and porn
Internet companies are being told to implement an urgent crackdown on extremist websites and pornography, as the government rapidly loses patience with the industry.
Blair: We need to admit to Islam’s extremism problem
The strain of extremism in Islam is more substantial than many commentators are willing to admit, Tony Blair has argued.
Comment: British Muslims need to address extremism
With their rich history and growing population in the UK, British Muslims have a duty to address extremism and radicalisation in its community.
A warning sign: ‘Risk of violence’ after Galloway victory
George Galloway’s victory in Bradford West reflects a “political vacuum” which could lead to the rise of extremism and violence, a report has warned.
MP hit by Muslim extremist hackers
A Conservative MP’s website remains out of action after being hacked by Islamic extremists over the weekend.
Interview: Professor Roger Griffin
Getting inside the minds of Britain’s extremists isn’t a pleasant job. But someone’s got to do it.
Pickles demands return of Christian Britain
Eric Pickles has become the latest minister to demand a return of Christianity in Britain’s public life, as he outlined a new community cohesion strategy today.
Officials scramble to limit Qatada bail damage
The government is “considering all legal options” regarding the decision to grant bail to radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada, Theresa May has told MPs.
Cameron ‘cynically exploited racist extremism’
A Labour backbencher has suggested the prime minister “cynically” exploited racist extremism for political ends by not banning Hizb ut-Tahrir.
