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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

Calling Gaza protesters extremist risks dividing UK, says government adviser

People take part in a 'March For Palestine' in London in October 2023
People take part in a 'March For Palestine' in London in October 2023. Thousands of people have been regularly protesting on the streets of London against the bombardment of Gaza by Israeli forces. Photograph: Henry Nicholls/AFP/Getty Images

A UK government adviser on social cohesion has described attempts to portray protesters on pro-Palestinian marches as extremist as “outrageous” and dangerous.

Dame Sara Khan, who is carrying out a review of the resilience of the UK’s democracy for Michael Gove, said such claims risked further dividing the country.

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