Mmastodon WarTerrorism first seen 9 d ago, last 7 d ago, peak #3

Critics question UK security focus on Russia over domestic far-right threat

Original: "If this risk [of right wing domestic terrorist attacks] is so significant, and the head of MI5 seemed keen to suggest i

Commentators are asking why the UK government emphasises defence spending against Russia when MI5's leadership has highlighted right-wing domestic terrorism as a significant threat. The question, raised in online discussion, challenges whether resources are being directed at an external enemy while a stated internal risk receives less attention or funding. It reflects wider debate in Britain about security priorities, border policy and how the government weighs domestic extremism against geopolitical threats.

Why now: MI5's warnings about far-right terrorism appear at odds with the government's spending priorities, prompting debate.

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• "If this risk [of right wing domestic terrorist attacks] is so significant, and the head of MI5 seemed keen to suggest it is, why is the government focused on raising defence spending to supposedly secure our borders against threats from Russia when the greater threat already… · Andii@mas.to · 6

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