Rightwing extremists increasingly likely to consider terrorist attacks, MI5 chief says
Summary
The head of MI5, Ken McCallum, said rightwing extremists with anti-immigration views in the UK are more often planning violent terrorist attacks, especially against migrants and Muslims. He also warned about increased threats from hostile countries like Iran and Russia, and highlighted new dangers from AI technology.Key Facts
- Rightwing extremists in the UK are increasingly planning terrorist attacks targeting immigration centers and asylum hotels.
- There has been a rise in attacks and plots motivated by hate against migrants and Muslim communities.
- Some young people, including teenagers, are becoming involved in extreme rightwing terrorism.
- Iran is expanding hostile actions in the UK, aiming at military targets and British Jewish communities, leading to over 50 arrests.
- Russia continues to conduct aggressive actions like assassination plots, cyber-attacks, and interference in political events.
- MI5 is creating a new center to assess threats linked to artificial intelligence, especially related to dangerous bioweapons.
- Violence against political, religious, and community figures has increased.
- Threats from other countries have grown and now are a major focus alongside traditional counter-terrorism.
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