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Theresa May has ordered an overhaul of terror laws

Theresa May, who was at the forefront of the fight against terror during her six years as Home Secretary, plans to introduce tough new measures to counter the growing threat from extremists.

Millions are to be spent on extra armed police, thousands more spies are being recruited and the secret service is preparing to take the war to jihadi heartlands.

A source close to the Prime Minister said: “Nobody knows better than Theresa May the nature of the threat facing Britain.

“As the longest-serving Home Secretary she received regular intelligence briefings and took a hard stance against terrorists posing a threat to our national security.

“As Prime Minister she will continue to wage a war against terror and will redouble efforts to keep British citizens safe both at home and abroad.”

It follows the deaths of 84 people in Nice and the murder of Catholic priest Jacques Hamel in Normandy.


Announcing the review of the Government’s counter terrorism strategy, known as CONTEST in the wake of recent atrocities, new Home Secretary Amber Rudd said Britain must “continually adapt” to the threat.

The new measures set to be introduced include £35million to be spent on extra armed police to patrol the streets.

Crack counter-terror units are to be based at holiday hotspots and 2,000 extra agents to be recruited to eavesdrop on terror suspects with a new forced de-radicalisation scheme for those who pose the greatest threat.

More than 150,000 NHS staff will also be trained to deal with the aftermath of a terrorist dirty bomb attack. Amber Rudd has launched a review of the Government's strategy

Ms Rudd said the review was being launched to “ensure the highest priorities are given to the right resources and the Government departments and agencies have a unified approach”.

The primary duty of Government is to protect the public

Amber Rudd

She added: “The horrific attack in Nice this month and attacks earlier this year in Belgium, the US and Turkey remind us all of the challenges we continue to face. The primary duty of Government is to protect the public.”

The new strategy is set to be published later this year.

The CONTEST report states: “We have significantly stepped up our international efforts following the Sousse attack.

“A Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office team is coordinating activity across government and the private sector to strengthen security in key locations overseas.” 1 of 36

British security experts have also been drafted in to help prevent terror attacks at the Rio Olympics after the success of the London Games.

An additional 1,900 new spies are being recruited and more police officers are to be dispatched overseas to protect British interests abroad.

Counter-terror investigations will be stepped up in Pakistan and Nigeria to counter the threat of Al Qaeda and Boko Haram in their heartlands.

The Government is also doubling its spending on aviation security and is increasing the use of security scanners and screening technology at British and overseas airports, particularly to detect explosives. Officials fear a Nice-style attack on UK soil

In Britain an extra £35million is to be spent on increasing the numbers of armed officers on the streets.

Ten thousand troops will be placed on stand-by, including bomb disposal teams, while 150,000 NHS staff will receive training to deal with the aftermath of a terrorist dirty bomb attack.

In addition, de-redicalisation programmes will be mandatory for those that the Government deems are the highest risk to the nation.

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