The Minister responds by emphasising that addressing extremism is an ongoing process, with multiple strategies in place across different Departments. He acknowledges that while Lord Walney’s work was comprehensive and required thorough consultation, he recognises Jarvis's point regarding timeliness.

The Minister thanked Dan Jarvis for his comments and welcomed his approach to certain areas of the report. He stated that relevant departments such as DLUHC will be involved in discussing how to take forward the recommendations from the Walney report, including contributions towards policing costs by protest organisers. The Minister confirmed that he would update the House at an appropriate time.

The Minister responded by highlighting that the challenges faced with different churches and communities are when individuals organise protests surrounding areas used for different purposes. He stressed the importance of ensuring democracy is performed where people associate together, feel part of a community, and understand their role in tradition.

Defends the Government’s position on standing up against extremism, regardless of who it targets. Notes that Lord Walney’s suggestions are under consideration but reiterates the importance of protecting citizens' freedoms from intimidation.

Acknowledges the point and notes that Lord Walney’s report addresses aspects of repeated demonstrations stretching across city areas, suggesting the need for effective action.

Expresses gratitude for Khalid Mahmood’s leadership on the Trojan horse scandal, stating willingness to work with him on addressing extremist issues.

Acknowledges that some police forces are taking effective action but highlights the need for leadership from Police and Crime Commissioners, particularly in London.

Defends the need to serve British people rather than consensus-building with other Members, indicating willingness to work across all parts of the House.

Acknowledges the importance of accountability for free speech online, noting that anonymous interactions can be particularly vitriolic.

I welcome the hon. Lady’s comments; she makes some very good points. Yesterday I was talking to Festus Akinbusoye about the racism he faced as police and crime commissioner. Whether people are in a public-facing role in our emergency services—our ambulance, police or fire crews, for example—or they hold an elected position, from Prime Minister to parish councillor, the idea that they should face any hostility at all is unacceptable, but the idea that they should be targeted because of their sex, race, gender or religion is even more unacceptable. This country is extraordinary for many reasons. One thing that I love about it is the fact that many people from many different backgrounds have found their home here and have found their voice here and made it strongly. The transformation that has made to our country for the good is remarkable. I am hugely proud of that. To see that voice silenced by people, as the hon. Lady says, because they happen to be a female fire officer, is simply unacceptable, and I will certainly talk to the Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire to see what more we can do.

As usual, I will listen very carefully to my hon. Friend’s suggestions. As for addresses, I do not think the election system will change between now and the second half of the year, as we have now learned. I look forward to standing in that election, whenever it comes, and for my address to be recorded as an address in the Tonbridge constituency.

I pay tribute to the hon. and learned Lady for her courage in speaking out on women’s rights, which she has done with enormous dignity and integrity, when others have sought to silence her by shouting her down, closing her out, or using genuinely quite vile language against her. She will, I hope, excuse me when I say that I have had the misfortune to see what some people have said to her on social media, and they are things that should not be said to anyone. The hon. and learned Lady’s approach is pragmatic, as usual, and I am grateful for that. This is a challenging report. The points that she makes about our having the civil rights to assemble, debate and discuss are correct. This Government are not trying to—and never will try to—silence the British people. Hearing the voices of our fellow citizens in the ways in which they choose to express them is, of course, part of a democracy, but the ways in which they choose to express them is also mitigated by the ways in which we choose to live as a community. Those choices we call laws, as she knows. My hon. and learned Friend is absolutely right in holding all of us to the principles that we have agreed in advance. What we are looking to do is ensure that those prior agreements—those laws—reflect the reality that everybody has the right to express their views and to live freely in our society, and that extremism and extremists have no place in it.

My hon. Friend is right. We have seen the police taking some very good action on some of these protests. I think about 600 or 700 people—I might be slightly out on the numbers, so forgive me—have now been arrested following the protests that we have regularly seen on these weekends. About 50 or so have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000, which is just to say that these are not small arrests, but serious crimes with which the police are dealing. I would like to make my next point extremely clearly. It is a point that was made to me by a middle-class Muslim family—not in my constituency—who have been friends of mine for many years. One of them said to me something that struck home very hard. They have been trying to protect their teenage kids, as we all do, from the kind of hatred and inspiration to hatred that is now all too prevalent online, through social media and sometimes other means. Then they see broadcast on national media the kind of despicable hatred that inspires people to radicalisation and extremism and, sadly, they say, “It is not your son who is likely to be radicalised into Islamist hatred; it is mine.” I am afraid that he is absolutely right. It is the responsibility of this Government, and any British Government, to protect the interests of every British citizen. Frankly, it would be racist and deeply unacceptable to consider that the radicalisation of one child is worth more or less than that of another. It is not, and it is wrong. That is why we will stand up against it. That is why, as my hon. Friend said, some of these protests are not just public order offences, but incitement to radicalisation and hatred, and they should be treated as such immediately.

As the hon. Member will understand, I will not answer every single page of the report at this stage. I will look at all the pages that have been submitted. In fact, I have looked at many of them already. The reality is that this will take a little bit of work, so I hope that he will understand.

Acknowledged the unacceptable nature of such incidents and expressed willingness to discuss them further. Stated that a defending democracy taskforce is already addressing these concerns without the need for a Speaker’s Conference.

Announced that the decision from yesterday’s court is under review, and that a decision on appealing will be made.

Confirmed shared interest in protecting the rights of Hongkongers and BNOs, stating that they are British nationals first and foremost. Assured ongoing meetings to address concerns.

Clarified that using an independent report is standard practice and necessary to prevent vexatious prosecution. Stated that parliamentary privilege was afforded to the report.

Agreed on the importance of balancing different rights, such as the right to protest with the right for individuals to go about their daily activities without disruption.