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Michael Gove is to compile a list of extremist groups and bar them from government meetings and funding.
The Communities Secretary today unveils a new definition of extremism, warning that divisions in the wake of Hamas's terror attack on Israel pose a 'real risk' to British democracy.
Groups meeting the multi-pronged definition – even if they are non-violent – will be banned from receiving taxpayers' money and from contact with ministers or senior civil servants. It will also apply to the honours system and public appointments.
The phrase, which comes into force today, will be used inside government only – not as part of criminal law. However, concerns remain that the measure could have unintended consequences on free speech.
The Communities Secretary today unveils a new definition of extremism, warning that divisions in the wake of Hamas 's terror attack on Israel pose a 'real risk' to British democracy
Pro-Palestinian activists on a National March for Palestine in London on December 9, 2023. Groups meeting the multi-pronged definition – even if they are non-violent – will be banned from receiving taxpayers' money
Mr Gove said: 'The pervasiveness of extremist ideologies has become increasingly clear in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks and poses a real risk to the security of our citizens and our democracy.
'This is the work
