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There have been a record number of referrals to the Government’s counter-terror programme Prevent in a year since data began in 2015, new figures show.

There were 8,778 referrals of individuals to the anti-extremism scheme in 2024/25 – up 27% from 6,922 in the previous year, according to Home Office data.

The figures come as counter-terrorism officials said earlier this week there has been a significant increase in referrals since the Southport murders at a children’s dance class in July 2024.

Prevent is the Government’s anti-extremism scheme that is designed to dive

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