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Laura Webster

'Orwellian': Those who 'vilify' UK face 'deradicalisation' under Rishi Sunak plans

Rishi Sunak speaking at an event at Exeter University. Photograph: PA

THOSE who “vilify” Britain face being treated as extremists and referred for deradicalisation under new plans from Tory leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak.

The former chancellor intends to change the definition of extremism to allow people with an “extreme hatred of Britain” to be put through the Prevent programme.

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