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Terror Threat

This isn't the first time I have discussed the terrorist threat to Britain on this site, and I doubt it will be the last.

The events of last weekend have left us feeling shocked, alert and most of all lucky. It could all have been so different.

There are two steps we need to take immediately to address the threat of fundamentalists who wish to blow Britain apart. Firstly we need to look again at the way we use intelligence and the legal system to detain and thwart would-be terrorists and secondly we need to work hard to pull our communities together and reduce the barriers in understanding and empathy. The vast majorities of Muslims in Britain do not support or condone terrorism and it's vital we get the message out.

I have visited Islamic countries where Terror Training camps are up and running and the reality is frightening. We also need to work at an international level to eradicate this kind of tool for fundamentalists set on ripping apart normal life back home in Britain.

Above all we have to carry on with our daily lives and, whilst remaining vigilant and aware, continue to live with the values and opportunities that these enemies of freedom and democracy seek to destroy.

How should we do this? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Gary

posted by Gary Streeter M.P. on Saturday, July 07, 2007