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HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to refer to the emerging threat posed by extreme right-wing terrorism. The director general of MI5, in his annual update, referred to…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023My hon. Friend is absolutely right. Terrorists and those who have malign intent for our nation will exploit all sorts of vulnerabilities, including at the border—that is obvious.…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023Having visited the reception centres at Western Jet Foil and Manston, and having been working closely on ensuring that the right facilities, resources and mechanisms are in place…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023I thank the hon. Gentleman for his observations. He talked about support and compensation for victims of terrorism. More can and must be done, which is why the Government are…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023The technological aspect of terrorism is very real. Our enemies are using more and more sophisticated tools against us for hostile purposes. That is plain from an intelligence…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023I cannot get into details that relate to operational independence and decisions made by the agencies in live investigations, but what I would say is that I expect all agencies and…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023As I mentioned in my statement yesterday, there is huge interaction—a blurring of the lines, if you like—between terrorist organisations and groups, hostile state actors and…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023I am very proud of the UK’s track record of supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainians both in Ukraine and abroad through the devastating illegal conflict that Russia and Putin have…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023I thank the hon. Lady for her comments. I know that she recognises the gravity and the sensitivity of this subject, and she will share my view that we must face the threat of…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023As I mentioned, there are no words and there is no amount of money that can adequately reflect the pain and suffering experienced by victims of terrorism. That is why it is…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023I made some reference to the specific nature of the threat posed by Northern Ireland-related terrorism. It is clear that it is primarily concentrated and directed against targets…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023As I said, general ideologies are set out in our Prevent approach and our Contest approach. We are actor-agnostic, but we note where these threats are emerging based on a casework…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023This is something that really does concern me. The proposed roll-out of end-to-end encryption without enabling lawful access or without safeguards will pose a danger not just to…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023Northern Ireland-related terrorism remains a serious threat, particularly in Northern Ireland. The Contest strategy does not address the threat from Northern Ireland in Northern…19 Jul 2023HANSARDImmigration Rule ChangesI am today laying before the House a statement of changes in immigration rules. Imposition of a visa regime on Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu We are today…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023Yesterday, the Government published an update to our counter-terrorism strategy, Contest. A written ministerial statement was laid alongside the Command Paper in Parliament.…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023I know the hon. Gentleman is on his Brexit bandwagon, or whatever it is, but the reality is that from a security point of view, we have never had stronger collaboration with…19 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023The hon. Gentleman is an incredibly powerful advocate for his constituents. Let me put on record my thoughts and prayers for the loved ones of all of those who were tragically…19 Jul 2023HANSARDCONTEST: United Kingdom's Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023The first duty of this Government is to keep the United Kingdom and its people safe. I am therefore pleased to today publish an updated version of CONTEST, the United Kingdom’s…18 Jul 2023HANSARDPolice UpdateThe ninth report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) was published today. The review body considered the pay and allowances for police officers up to and including the…13 Jul 2023