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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK Terrorism Threat Level

04 November 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Priti Patel Con Witham

Crime & Law Enforcement

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK's terrorism threat level increased to SEVERE on 2020-11-04
  • Recent intelligence assessments informed the decision to raise the threat level
  • Public advised to remain vigilant in light of the increased threat level

Issue summary

The statement addresses the increase of the UK's terrorism threat level to SEVERE.

Action requested

No specific action is requested; the announcement informs about the change in threat level due to recent intelligence assessments and advises the public to remain vigilant.

Key facts

  • The UK terrorism threat level has been raised from SUBSTANTIAL to SEVERE.
  • This decision was made by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC).
  • Recent attacks in France and Vienna contributed to this decision.
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