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Government's anti-terror programme failing to tackle 'non-violent Islamist extremism'

Suella Braverman said 'major reform' is needed of the controversial Prevent programme after a long-delayed review. But Amnesty International said it was 'riddled with biased thinking, errors, and plain anti-Muslim prejduice'

Daily Mirror

'Anti-Muslim comments' make Prevent review 'invalid', human rights group says

THE UK Government’s review into its deeply controversial Prevent strategy has “no legitimacy” because it was led by someone with outspoken…

The National (Scotland)

Braverman signals ‘major reform’ of anti-terror Prevent programme

The Home Secretary spoke after a long-awaited review into the Government’s terror strategy was published.

The Independent UK

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UK Prevent strategy needs to concentrate more on threat of Islamic terrorism, review finds

A relentless focus on tackling the life-threatening danger posed by Islamist supporters was placed at the centre of a major overhaul of the Government’s Prevent counter-extremism strategy unveiled by Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Evening Standard

Prevent programme ‘not doing enough to tackle non-violent Islamist extremism’

The long-awaited report assessing the Government’s anti-terror strategy was published on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Review of UK Prevent strategy to call for more focus on Islamist terrorism

Report on counter-extremism programme to say attention must shift to Islamist radicalisation instead of rightwing terrorism

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham Imam denies he spread extremism while funded by Prevent

It is anticipated that Dr Musharraf Hussain will be on a list of names to be published in the long-awaited review of the Prevent programme, carried out by William Shawcross

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BBC chairman to be grilled by MPs amid questions over Boris Johnson loan

Richard Sharp will appear before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

The Independent UK

Why are MPs questioning the BBC chair on Boris Johnson’s finances?

Questions over the ex-prime minister’s personal finances are set to come to the fore once again, writes Sean O’Grady

The Independent UK

New lead investigator into Richard Sharp's BBC appointment announced

A LAWYER has been appointed to lead the investigation into the appointment of a friend of Boris Johnson's as BBC chairman.

The National (Scotland)

Lawyer appointed to investigate BBC chairman Richard Sharp’s appointment

The public appointments commissioner recused himself from the probe, which comes after reports Mr Sharp helped Boris Johnson secure a loan, last week.

The Independent UK

Labour attacks ‘cosy relationships’ as head of BBC chair probe stands down

William Shawcross was due to investigate the appointment of Richard Sharp amid reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan

The Independent UK

Head of watchdog recuses himself from BBC chair inquiry

Commissioner for public appointments William Shawcross admits he has met Richard Sharp several times

The Guardian - UK

Head of probe into BBC chairman’s appointment stands down

William Shawcross was due to investigate the BBC chairman’s appointment amid reports he helped Boris Johnson secure a loan.

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

Head of probe into BBC chair's links to Boris Johnson quits

THE man tasked with leading an investigation into the appointment of Tory donor Richard Sharp as the BBC chair has dropped out.

The Guardian - UK

Home Office threatened with libel action over Prevent strategy review

Critics fear still-unpublished review into anti-radicalisation strategy could link it to extremism

The Independent UK

Wait for facts in BBC chairman row, says Gove amid Johnson finance claims

Boris Johnson was reportedly warned to stop discussing his financial arrangements with Richard Sharp days before the latter was named BBC chairman.

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak accused of 'boys club' cronyism amid Boris Johnson loan row

BBC Chairman Richard Sharp, whose appointment is under investigation after it was claimed he helped Boris Johnson get an £800,000 line of credit, was Rishi Sunak's boss at Goldman Sachs, before being brought in to advise Rishi Sunak during Covid

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The National (Scotland)

Father of Rishi Sunak's policy chief to lead BBC investigation into Richard Sharp

THE man who will lead the BBC’s investigation into the appointment of Richard Sharp is the father of a senior Number 10 aide, it has been…

The Guardian - UK

The stench coming from this government? It’s the corrupt mixture of private wealth and public squalor

Johnson, Sunak, Sharp and Zahawi operate in a gilded realm, while the services that keep Britain running are hobbled and broken, says the Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson loan probe into BBC chair to be run by father of Rishi Sunak's policy chief

William Shawcross, the Commissioner for Public Appointments, will lead a probe into Richard Sharp’s appointment as BBC chair. But Mr Shawcross’s daughter, Eleanor, is head of No10’s policy unit

The Independent UK

Home Office accused of ‘interference’ in delayed review of Prevent counterterror scheme

Exclusive: Documents show government requests for amendments to ‘independent’ report

The Independent UK

Whitehall watchdog to investigate appointment of BBC chairman amid Johnson claim

The public appointments commissioner has intervened amid concerns over Richard Sharp’s role helping Boris Johnson secure a loan.

The National (Scotland)

Review launched into hiring process for BBC chairman involved in Boris Johnson loan

AN official review of the process to appoint the embattled BBC chairman implicated in securing a £800,000 loan to Boris Johnson will take place, it…

The Independent UK

Review of Prevent counter-terror scheme may be ‘redundant’ four years after it began, campaigners say

Publication of report delayed by disputes over content and Home Office response

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