Micheal Gove has defended the UK's new definition of extremism amid concern from campaigners it will stifle free speech.
Micheal Gove has defended the UK's new definition of extremism amid concern from campaigners it will stifle free speech. Speaking to LBC, Michael Gove, the communities secretary, unveiled the new definition today amid rising concerns about social cohesion and British democracy.Those deemed to have views based on "violence, hatred or intolerance" will be cut off from any public funding.
Read More: Tories have ‘rushed’ new extremism definition which could ‘become stick to beat police with’, former Met boss warnsRead More: Three ex-Home Secs urge Labour and Tories to work together on extremism as Gove's new definition loomsBoth the nature and timing of the Government's new definition of extremism have raised eyebrows, with some - including the Archbishop of Canterbury questioning whether it will solve the problem.
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