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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Margaret Davis

Terrorism laws must change in wake of Southport murders – PM

The Prime Minister has warned that the UK must deal with the new threat posed by loners inspired by extreme content online to carry out violent attacks. (Dominic Lipinski/PA) - (PA Wire)

The definition of terrorism needs to change in the face of a new threat from attackers radicalised by extreme violence, the Prime Minister said.

Speaking at Downing Street on Tuesday, Sir Keir Starmer said current laws are set up to deal with terrorism that is linked to organised groups or particular extremist ideologies, but a new threat has emerged posed by loners who obsessively view harrowing content online.

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