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Michael Gove 'directs' Sadiq Khan to partially review London Plan in bust-up over new homes for the city

The Cabinet minister announced £500,000 of specialist planning support to help the building of 7,200 more homes in Greenwich and Newham

Evening Standard

The Observer view: Michael Gove’s definition of extremism will shut down vital debate

Whether something is racist or homophobic, or threatens parliamentary democracy, should be obvious without government labelling

The Guardian - UK

The key to happiness is equality

How should economists address the climate crisis? By focusing not on growth but on the redistribution of wealth

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The threat to MPs is real. But Michael Gove’s empty extremism plans will do nothing to tackle it

Politicians should be able to differ in their views without their opponents wishing them dead. Can parliament unite around that principle? asks Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: Michael Gove’s definition of extremism could have chilling effects on free speech

In today’s newsletter: Critics also claim the veteran Tory’s non-binding description of extremism could lead the far right to target non-violent community groups

The Guardian - UK

No compelling examples of what levelling up has delivered, watchdog finds

Public accounts committee report shows hardly any of 71 projects due to be completed this month are on track

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Gove and extremism: this definition is a problem, not a solution

Editorial: The government’s new approach is not a serious effort to tackle rising hatred and division

The Guardian - UK

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Michael Gove on extremism: the imperturbable in pursuit of the indefinable

The levelling up secretary was untroubled as he courteously and soothingly unveiled guidance full of sinkholes

The Guardian - UK

What’s in the UK’s new definition of ‘extremism’

And how will groups deemed to meet the new criteria be sanctioned?

Al Jazeera

From left to far right, which groups could end up on the UK extremism list?

Michael Gove has named five groups to be examined but some fear many more will ultimately be included

The Guardian - UK

How has UK extremism definition changed and why is it attracting criticism?

Six key questions answered about new definition of extremism laid out by communities secretary Michael Gove

The Guardian - UK

Gove faces legal action threats after suggesting Muslim groups are extremist

Community secretary’s new definition of extremism attracts criticism in parliament, including from Tory former minister

The Guardian - UK

Gove: Hester remarks not extremist and warrant ‘Christian forgiveness’

Senior Tory says donor’s ‘horrific’ comment that Diane Abbott should be shot unlikely to be investigated by new taskforce

The Guardian - UK

Angela Rayner says she wants to see Diane Abbott get Labour whip restored – as it happened

Deputy Labour leader says party must follow procedures but says she would personally like MP to have Labour whip restored

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‘We’re a political punchbag’: Muslim Council chief baffled by MoD move to cut ties

Zara Mohammed says Tories ending relationship with leading, trusted Muslim body leaves a gap between the community and the government

International Business Times

UK Government Unveils New Extremism Definition

The UK government on Thursday unveiled a new definition of extremism, as church leaders warned it risked disproportionately affecting Muslim communities.

The Guardian - UK

UK ministers and officials to be banned from contact with groups labelled extremist

New extremism definition to be published by Michael Gove is already being challenged by Muslim groups and experts

The Guardian - UK

Extending extremism definition risks fuelling unlawful protest, warns Greenpeace UK

Michael Gove told that cracking down on peaceful demonstrations creates space for less law-abiding protesters

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Ground rent not legally or commercially necessary, says UK watchdog

CMA says government may have to step in to protect leaseholders, as thousands in England and Wales remain trapped in contracts

The Guardian - UK

There is a far bigger threat to Britain than fringe extremists: Tory radicalisation

If Michael Gove really wants to root out the forces threatening British society, perhaps his party should look in the mirror, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

Archbishops of Canterbury and York warn against new extremism definition

Clerics say Michael Gove’s anti-extremism strategy risks targeting Muslims and may threaten freedom of speech and peaceful protest

The Guardian - UK

Michael Gove to name organisations affected by new extremism definition

Despite warnings from lawyers, the communities secretary wants to use parliamentary privilege to target groups directly

The Guardian - UK

Both Labour and group of Conservative MPs say Lee Anderson defection highlights Tory failings – as it happened

Reform UK confirms Lee Anderson, former Conservative MP and ex-deputy chair, has defected to join party

The Guardian - UK

Three Tory ex-home secretaries warn against politicising anti-extremism

Exclusive: Intervention by Priti Patel, Sajid Javid and Amber Rudd comes just before Michael Gove is due to unveil official definition of extremism

The Guardian - UK

UK anti-Islamophobia body has not met for four years despite hate crime rise

Exclusive: Chair of working group raises concerns over Michael Gove’s failure to restart body that last met in 2020

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