Counter-terror efforts have been ramped up after attacks on high-profile targets in the capital.
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The Home Secretary says UK security forces prevent 19 terrorist attacks over the last two years.
Speaking to top spies and security officials, Sajid Javid says a quarter of the foiled attacks have been planned by right-wing extremists. The rest of the plotters are motivated by a ‘twisted’ vision of Islam.
The home secretary says he has “personally signed several thousands warrants, day and night”. This “can mean the difference between life and death”.
Ban on visiting Islamist-held territory
The Home Secretary also warns that new powers will allow him to ban British nationals from Syria.
A new counter-terrorism act means individuals may face up to 10 years in prison.
Under the new law, any British citizen found to have been seeking to enter Idlib may be jailed for up to ten years.
He will speak to senior security figures in central London later today. Javid will set out how the new Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act will be used.
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The Home Secretary says UK security forces prevent 19 terrorist attacks over the last two years.
Speaking to top spies and security officials, Sajid Javid says a quarter of the foiled attacks have been planned by right-wing extremists. The rest of the plotters are motivated by a ‘twisted’ vision of Islam.
The home secretary says he has “personally signed several thousands warrants, day and night”. This “can mean the difference between life and death”.
Ban on visiting Islamist-held territory
The Home Secretary also warns that new powers will allow him to ban British nationals from Syria.
A new counter-terrorism act means individuals may face up to 10 years in prison.
Under the new law, any British citizen found to have been seeking to enter Idlib may be jailed for up to ten years.
He will speak to senior security figures in central London later today. Javid will set out how the new Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act will be used.
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