‘ISIS could become world’s first terrorist state’
3 Oct 2014 4:46 AM IST
Delivering her speech at the Conservative Party conference, May set out new measures to clamp down on extremist groups, saying, ‘If ISIS succeeds in firmly consolidating their grip on the land they occupy in Syria and Iraq, we will see the world’s first truly terrorist state established within a few hours flying time of our country.’
She added, ‘With the capability of a state behind them, the terrorists will acquire chemical, biological or even nuclear weapons to attack us. We must not flinch. We must not shy away from our respon sibility. We must not drift towards danger and insecurity. While we still have the chance, we must act to destroy them.’
She also promised a ban on so-called hate preachers and other extremists being interviewed on television or speaking at public meetings as well as an extension of ministers’ authority to outlaw groups suspected of encouraging terrorism or violence if the Conservatives were re-elected.
In a bid to counter the threat of home-grown terrorism, May said the next Tory manifesto would include a renewed commitment to the Communications Data Bill - the so-called ‘snoopers’ charter’. The measure, first championed by May, would have required phone and internet companies to maintain records of people’s internet, email and mobile phone activity.
She added, ‘With the capability of a state behind them, the terrorists will acquire chemical, biological or even nuclear weapons to attack us. We must not flinch. We must not shy away from our respon sibility. We must not drift towards danger and insecurity. While we still have the chance, we must act to destroy them.’
She also promised a ban on so-called hate preachers and other extremists being interviewed on television or speaking at public meetings as well as an extension of ministers’ authority to outlaw groups suspected of encouraging terrorism or violence if the Conservatives were re-elected.
In a bid to counter the threat of home-grown terrorism, May said the next Tory manifesto would include a renewed commitment to the Communications Data Bill - the so-called ‘snoopers’ charter’. The measure, first championed by May, would have required phone and internet companies to maintain records of people’s internet, email and mobile phone activity.
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