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Baroness O'Neill of Bexley (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 24 June 2026

Debate

Edinburgh Anti-Muslim Attacks

Contribution

I welcome the noble Lord to his place; I think it is his first time at the Dispatch Box, so welcome. We also associate ourselves with his comments about the Edinburgh incident. The overwhelming majority of people in this country reject hatred and violence. However, recent years have seen increasing tensions between communities and the growth of extremist narratives from different quarters. What assessment have the Government made of these trends, and what action are they taking to strengthen social cohesion and mutual respect across society?

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