Theresa May has vowed to step up Britain’s fight against Islamist extremism after a third terrorist attack in three months left seven dead and 48 injured in the heart of London. “Enough is enough,” the prime minister declared.
Mrs May warned Britain to be prepared for further copycat attacks by a new breed of low-tech terrorists. “Terrorism breeds terrorism,” she said, adding: “We cannot and must not pretend that things can continue as they are.”
She outlined key areas for potential action, covering tougher penalties for extremists, stronger counter-terrorism laws and increased pressure on tech companies to crack down on “safe spaces” online used by jihadi plotters.