In the video below, Prime Minister Theresa May gives an update on the London Bridge terrorist attack that occurred last night which killed 7 people and injured at least 45. She commends the Metropolitan Police for their rapid response to the attack which resulted in the three terrorists being shot and killed. May stated that this is the third terrorist attack in the past three months and does not believe they are directly related but rather broadly related through the “evil ideology of Islamist extremism.” PM May mentioned a growing trend of terrorism breeding terrorism online.
“Perpetrators are inspired to attack not only on the basis of carefully constructed plots … and not even as lone attackers radicalised online, but by copying one another and often using the crudest of means of attack.”
She said the series of attacks were not connected in terms of planning and execution, but were inspired by what she called a “single, evil ideology of Islamist extremism” that represented a perversion of Islam and of the truth. She said this ideology had to be confronted both abroad and at home. Reuters
After listening to her address, it appears she is blaming social media and companies with internet-based services for allowing terrorists to maintain space spaces online. Even though she stated there is too much tolerance of terrorism in the UK, she failed to offer a plan to stop terrorism in the future other than cracking down on cyberspace and continuing the same counter-terrorism operations.
“We cannot allow this ideology the safe space it needs to breed. Yet that is precisely what the internet, and the big companies that provide internet-based services, provide. We need to work with allied democratic governments to reach international agreements that regulate cyberspace to prevent the spread of extremism and terrorism planning.”- PM May
Many have criticized the UK leadership’s response to terrorist attacks in the recent months. With the upcoming national election on June 8, many voters are looking for their candidates to take a tougher stance on terrorism. Political campaigning has been suspended until Monday by all parties except the anti-European Union UK Independence Party.
Phil Campion, former British SAS and SOFREP writer, recently appeared on Sky News to discuss the growing need to do more to counter terrorism in the UK than simply using pen and paper to fix the problem.
In the video below, Prime Minister Theresa May gives an update on the London Bridge terrorist attack that occurred last night which killed 7 people and injured at least 45. She commends the Metropolitan Police for their rapid response to the attack which resulted in the three terrorists being shot and killed. May stated that this is the third terrorist attack in the past three months and does not believe they are directly related but rather broadly related through the “evil ideology of Islamist extremism.” PM May mentioned a growing trend of terrorism breeding terrorism online.
“Perpetrators are inspired to attack not only on the basis of carefully constructed plots … and not even as lone attackers radicalised online, but by copying one another and often using the crudest of means of attack.”
She said the series of attacks were not connected in terms of planning and execution, but were inspired by what she called a “single, evil ideology of Islamist extremism” that represented a perversion of Islam and of the truth. She said this ideology had to be confronted both abroad and at home. Reuters
After listening to her address, it appears she is blaming social media and companies with internet-based services for allowing terrorists to maintain space spaces online. Even though she stated there is too much tolerance of terrorism in the UK, she failed to offer a plan to stop terrorism in the future other than cracking down on cyberspace and continuing the same counter-terrorism operations.
“We cannot allow this ideology the safe space it needs to breed. Yet that is precisely what the internet, and the big companies that provide internet-based services, provide. We need to work with allied democratic governments to reach international agreements that regulate cyberspace to prevent the spread of extremism and terrorism planning.”- PM May
Many have criticized the UK leadership’s response to terrorist attacks in the recent months. With the upcoming national election on June 8, many voters are looking for their candidates to take a tougher stance on terrorism. Political campaigning has been suspended until Monday by all parties except the anti-European Union UK Independence Party.
Phil Campion, former British SAS and SOFREP writer, recently appeared on Sky News to discuss the growing need to do more to counter terrorism in the UK than simply using pen and paper to fix the problem.
Editorial Cartoon courtesy of Robert L. Lang
As someone who’s seen what happens when the truth is distorted, I know how unfair it feels when those who’ve sacrificed the most lose their voice. At SOFREP, our veteran journalists, who once fought for freedom, now fight to bring you unfiltered, real-world intel. But without your support, we risk losing this vital source of truth. By subscribing, you’re not just leveling the playing field—you’re standing with those who’ve already given so much, ensuring they continue to serve by delivering stories that matter. Every subscription means we can hire more veterans and keep their hard-earned knowledge in the fight. Don’t let their voices be silenced. Please consider subscribing now.
One team, one fight,
Brandon Webb former Navy SEAL, Bestselling Author and Editor-in-Chief
Barrett is the world leader in long-range, large-caliber, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military, and more than 75 State Department-approved countries around the world.
PO Box 1077 MURFREESBORO, Tennessee 37133 United States
Scrubba Wash Bag
Our ultra-portable washing machine makes your journey easier. This convenient, pocket-sized travel companion allows you to travel lighter while helping you save money, time and water.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
COMMENTS
There are on this article.
You must become a subscriber or login to view or post comments on this article.