We have recently seen the Conservative party flirt with extremist views, in what seemed like a rather obvious attempt to win back supporters drawn to UKIP.
In the streets of Woolwich, south-east London, a brutal murder took place yesterday (22 May). Pictures and eyewitness accounts suggest that a man was hacked to death in broad daylight and those responsible for this horrific crime were arrested shortly afterwards. While this was a tragedy for the victim, his family and friends and a shock to the local community, the reaction by some in government risks spreading unnecessary panic.
People of different faiths and none have united behind Yes to Fairer Votes, after anti-AV campaigners claimed voting reform would encourage extremists.
Politicians, artists, academics, trade unionists and religious figures have strongly disputed David Cameron's declaration that multiculturalism has failed.
The government has withdrawn a widely used education pack from its teachernet website after complaints that helping children to understand what motivates terror attacks is 'dangerous'.
A new Muslim think-tank, Quilliam, which aims to bring together voices who oppose violence and extremism, and who want to explore Islam in a modern European setting, was launched at the British Museum yesterday.
Three Free Church Christian denominations in the UK are urging voters to take a clear stand against racist and extreme political parties as election day for local councils in England and Wales draws nearer.