Extremist groups are a growing threat to British democracy, says Rishi Sunak in Downing Street speech – politics live

PM gives speech saying extremist groups are a growing threat to British democracy

The Liberal Democrat leader has, in effect, accused Rishi Sunak of hypocrisy, saying the prime minister's promotion of some Conservative MPs who have made controversial remarks has sowed the seeds of division for years".

The British people will take no lessons from a prime minister and Conservative party who have sowed the seeds of division for years," said Sir Ed Davey. This is the same prime minister who made Suella Braverman his home secretary and Lee Anderson his party's deputy chairman.