Michael Gove says ‘good-hearted’ pro-Palestine marchers should question some leading ‘extremist organisations’
by Kate Devlin
Mar 10, 2024
3 minutes
“Good-hearted” pro-Palestinian marchers should question whether extremist groups are behind some of the protests, Michael Gove has said.
He said those who have taken part in demonstrations should be aware they could be “lending credence” to extremists.
The communities secretary, who is set to produce a new official definition of extremism within days, also warned that chanting “from the river to the sea” meant calling for the “erasure” of Israel and risked fuelling hate.
The on Saturday, saw thousands to demand a ceasefire in , with singer Charlotte Church .
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