![]() "But they equally want to ensure that they are also victims, that they want to ensure that they are heard and not forgotten about." "This is a peaceful community that want peace in the Middle East," he said. He said the event was "important the community here sometimes feel that they're not being heard", saying they are "drowned out by the many, many demonstrations in central London". He added there can be "no ceasefire until the hostages are released", nor any talks to that effect. The event, he said, was "about the community and all communities coming together to keep the profile raised about the hostages that were taken by Hamas, that are still being captured as human shields, still being kept as bargaining chips, and a cry going out that they need to be brought home". "If you say nothing, if you stand alongside and do nothing, then you are getting succour to Hamas."Īfter speaking at an event in north London calling for the return of the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas (see previous post), Tory minister Mike Freer spoke to us here at Sky News. He added: "We need to assess if there are gaps, and plug those gaps, because whether you've got people who are simply staying silent - that can't do the job for Hamas. Mr Freer said: "Arresting people around the corner or two weeks later does not give comfort to my constituents. "We've seen demonstrations where we've seen very clear demonstrations of antisemitism, and the police have done very little about it." He argued that we need to "redraw that line so people know what is legitimate and what is extremism".Īsked if there is really a need for new legislation and if existing powers cover this, he replied: "There are laws, but sadly, we've not always seen the Met use those laws." He went on: "Whilst we are in a democracy and freedom of speech is fundamental to our way of life in the UK, I am worried that the lines are getting blurred." He said when groups are talking about protesting outside the homes of MPs or are damaging buildings and portraits, "that is going beyond the line". "People are free to express their views, but they're not free to intimidate." "Where does that cross the line to becoming intimidation? ![]() He told Sky News that he hasn't "seen the details", but added: "I think there is a genuine debate to be had about what is legitimate freedom of expression. Later this week, the government is set to unveil a new definition of extremism, and we asked Tory minister Mike Freer about it.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |