Sunak Warns of ‘Poison’ of Extremism in Downing Street Speech

The prime minister said extremists are ’trying to tear us apart,' and called on communities to unite under British values.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak giving a press conference in Downing Street, London, on March 1, 2024. Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Rishi Sunak warned of “a poison” of extremism amid tensions over the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

In a rare speech at Downing Street, the prime minister vowed tougher action on extremism and called on communities to “live together” rather than “living parallel lives.”