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HANSARDExtremism ReviewI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his observations, which I entirely agree with. This Government and Ministers are always happy to come to this place to discuss and debate…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe shadow Justice Secretary was a Home Office Minister for a considerable period of time. It might be worthwhile if he reflects on the record of his Government while he was a…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewLet me gently remind the shadow Home Secretary that his remarks refer to a leaked report, which, I could not have been clearer, does not and will not represent Government policy.…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his helpful point. It is standard procedure in circumstances such as these that the Cabinet Secretary orders a leak inquiry, and that would be…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewIn our manifesto, the Government set out our commitment to redoubling efforts to counter extremism, including online, to stop people being radicalised and drawn towards hateful…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewI am grateful to the hon. Member for her entirely sensible and reasonable questions. She is absolutely right to say that there is no place for extremism in our society. This…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewNot at all. The hon. Member is simply not correct. This work was being progressed before the dreadful incident in Southport. I am sure, and I certainly hope, that he will…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe hon. Member has been consistent in raising his concerns in this particular area. I hope he will understand that I was clear earlier that many documents are produced across…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewMy hon. Friend raises an important matter. Over the weekend, the Home Secretary announced stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops to protect people from knife…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe right hon. Gentleman will have worked throughout his time with our police forces—not just as former Home Secretary, in that great office of state, but elsewhere—and I very…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewUltimately, that is a matter for the leaker, but as I have said, it is standard procedure in circumstances such as this for the Cabinet Office to initiate a leak inquiry. I think…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe point I was seeking to make earlier, which I am happy to reiterate to the hon. Member, is about the importance that we on the Labour Benches attach to supporting the police.…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewI am always very grateful to the right hon. Member—he speaks with real experience and authority on these matters, and he raises an important and reasonable question. Yes, I am…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe hon. Member is right to say that there is no place for extremism in this country—of course that is the case—but I do not agree with his characterisation of the Prevent…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewAs I hope I have made crystal clear, I am always happy to come to this House to debate and discuss matters relating to national security. I will do that whenever the House wishes…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe right hon. Gentleman is right that the Government have a responsibility to consult with all communities. Of course, that work is shared across Government, which is why we work…28 Jan 2025HANSARDPost-legislative Scrutiny of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019The Government have today submitted a memorandum to the Home Affairs Committee regarding post-legislative scrutiny of the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019. The Home…22 Jan 2025HANSARDLegislative Proposals to Counter RansomwareToday the Government are launching a public consultation on proposed legislative measures to combat the threat of ransomware. We want to protect UK businesses from the most…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is a top priority to protect our country and our elected representatives from interference, intimidation and harassment. The defending democracy taskforce brings together a…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, we can confirm that that is the case.13 Jan 2025