No plans to expand definition of extremism, minister says - BBC News

Dan Jarvis says Islamist extremism, followed by far-right extremism, are the biggest threats the UK faces.

Image source, House of Commons By Henry Zeffman , Chief political correspondent and Tom Symonds & Helen Catt , Political correspondents Published 28 January 2025 There are no plans to expand the definition of extremism, Home Office minister Dan Jarvis has said, following reports it could be broadened to cover potentially violent environmentalists and misogynists. He said Islamist extremism followed by far right extremism were the biggest threats but added that the Southport attack did show a need for "action on those drawn towards mixed ideologies and violence-obsessed young people". It comes

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