Current Affairs - International - Discussion

The UK government has initiated a rapid analytical sprint to review its counter-extremism strategy, focusing on monitoring trends and understanding effective measures to combat online and on-street extremism. This review will assess the effectiveness of existing measures, including the Prevent programme, to protect against radicalisation and violence in the UK. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighted the need for urgent action amidst rising far-right ideologies and violent incidents like the Southport knife attack, emphasizing the importance of addressing extremism in various communities.