Extreme misogyny 'to be treated in line with extremism' under government plans | LBC

Speaking to Ben Kentish, Labour MP and Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women Jess Phillips outlined the government's need to tackle the rise in extreme misogyny among young people in particular, with a focus on cracking down on these views before they turn into a problem in the real world.

Yvette Cooper announced on Sunday a new government strategy to tackle growing extremism which she warned could fray "the very fabric of our communities and our democracy." She has asked officials to "map extremist trends" to form the basis of "a new strategic approach to countering extremism", including the rise of extreme misogyny.

The Home Secretary had criticised the previous government for having no counter-extremism strategy since 2015, and that the lack of a comprehensive approach or practical plans was leaving communities less safe. The new strategy aims to deliver on the Government's manifesto commitment of preventing people being drawn towards hateful ideologies.

The Home Office says it will look at the rise of both Islamist and far-right extremism in the UK, as well as wider ideological trends, including extreme misogyny or beliefs that fit into broader categories like fixation on violence. It will also look at the causes and conduct of radicalisation of young people, including the proliferation of dangerous material online.

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