"Leaders Condemn Extremists Undermining Democracy and Inciting Violence"

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned of extremists undermining the country's "multi-faith democracy", condemning both Islamists and the far-right as "two sides of the same extremist coin". Expressing concern over protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict, he pledged support for the police and outlined plans to tackle extremism, including backing the anti-terrorism Prevent programme and demanding universities address "extremist activity". The heightened political tensions in the UK, particularly regarding threats to politicians, have prompted the Home Office to announce £31m in funding to protect democratic processes.