Sunak Warns of ‘Poison’ of Extremism in Downing Street Speech

Rishi Sunak warned of “a poison” of extremism amid tensions over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In a rare speech at Downing Street, the prime minister vowed tougher action on extremism and called on communities to “live together” rather than “living parallel lives.” It comes after a recent parliamentary debate on the war saw escalated tactics by pro-Palestinian activists, including trying to swarm Parliament, projecting a highly controversial slogan on the building, and protesting outside an MP’s home. Concerns over MPs’ safety led to an unusual deviation from normal procedure during the debate, leading to chaotic scenes in the Commons. Mr. Sunak said he fears Britain, “a patriotic, liberal, democratic society with a proud past and a bright future,” is “being deliberately undermined.”...