The UK is working closely with US and the authorities have the situation under ‘the strongest grip’, the Prime Minister insisted.

Andy Burnham has said there are “strong indications” Iran played a part in a suspected terror plot near RAF Fairford.

The UK is working closely with US and the authorities have the situation under “the strongest grip”, the Prime Minister insisted after Donald Trump criticised the decision to release the suspects.

Five British nationals, all in their mid-20s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism near the military base over the weekend before being bailed under investigation on Monday.

  • yesman@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    16 hours ago

    Terrorism doesn’t have a definition: it’s a slur. It’s not an action that you do, it an identity that your are. An identity that means you don’t deserve human dignity or respect. it’s not even associated with violence since being born in Gaza qualifies you, or wearing a “free Palestine” T-shirt.

    There can be no coherent definition of terrorism that wouldn’t include every military force that ever existed. (and the police too). The true definition of a terrorist is someone who annoys the powerful.