UK ‘first in Europe’ for online extremism

Report says UK public would support new laws criminalising the consumption of terror content

Report claims UK is fifth highest consumer of online extremism in the world
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The UK is the heaviest consumer of online jihadist propaganda in Europe and the fifth highest in the world, according to a new report from the centre-right think tank Policy Exchange

The report, titled The NewNetwar, says extremists are using a “vast ecosystem” of platforms, including encrypted messaging apps and other social media outlets, reaching tens of thousands of people around the globe.

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