MPs can be robust in discussing community cohesion and extremism, minister says

Alex Norris addresses the Commons in February 2020. He told MPs on Tuesday that they would be expected to be ‘robust’ when discussing community tensions (UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor) - (PA Archive)

The Government has defended the right to be “robust” while discussing extremism and community divisions, but warned MPs must not inflame tensions.

The House of Commons heard fears around the impact of language used when discussing these topics, amid worries it could damage cohesion between different groups.