YVETTE COOPER announced a crackdown on both Islamist and far-right extremism in Britain today.

The Home Secretary pledged to go after people “pushing harmful and hateful beliefs” and to “kick start” a new approach to address “gaps in the current system.”

The scheme claims to aim at preventing people being drawn towards hateful ideologies, including extreme misogyny or beliefs that fit into broader categories like fixation on violence.

It will also look at the causes and conduct of “radicalisation” of young people, including the proliferation of dangerous material online.

Ms Cooper said: “For too long governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and we’ve seen the number of young people radicalised online grow.

“Hateful incitement of all kinds fractures and frays the very fabric of our communities and our democracy.

“Action against extremism has been badly hollowed out in recent years, just when it should have been needed most.”

The new strategy cites Labour’s manifesto commitment of preventing people being drawn towards hateful ideologies.

Hundreds of people have appeared in court in connection to the racist riots that broke out across England following a mass-stabbing in Southport.