UK to tighten security policy as all parties unite against terrorism
May also promises to work with European and other countries to combat extreme Islamist ideology
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THE third terrorist attack within weeks is stirring the British "Bulldog Spirit" and is expected to boost the Conservative government's re-election prospects.
Sterling and the UK stock market are thus expected to be firm on Monday. The view of political observers is that voters may well prefer the status quo; the question will be the extent of the Conservative majority in parliament rather than a hung parliament or a victory for the Labour Party. British premier Theresa May's campaign has spun on "strong and stable". Illustrating that she intends to fulfil the pledge, she announced after the latest London attack that there would be an intensive review of the government's counter-terrorism policy. Mrs May also promised to work with European and other countries to combat extreme Islamist ideology. Inherent in the policy is to counter terrorists' communications, propaganda and boasts on social media and Internet sites.
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