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Brown 'will not rush terror laws' Brown 'will not rush terror laws'
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The government will not be "rushing into" creating new laws following the recent car bomb attacks, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman has said.The government will not be "rushing into" creating new laws following the recent car bomb attacks, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman has said.
He said "every action" would be taken to ensure public safety but Mr Brown was "determined not to be deflected" from government business.He said "every action" would be taken to ensure public safety but Mr Brown was "determined not to be deflected" from government business.
Earlier, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said ministers would work to "root out" extremists "from our communities".Earlier, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said ministers would work to "root out" extremists "from our communities".
The Tories and Lib Dems both welcomed talk of consultation on measures.The Tories and Lib Dems both welcomed talk of consultation on measures.
'Condemned''Condemned'
Mr Brown has held talks with Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond on the terror threat. Mr Brown's official spokesman said: "It's not a time for rushing into new legislation at the moment.
It was murderous and criminal. It had nothing to do with British values Jacqui SmithHome secretary Q&A: Anti-terror laws
"The prime minister is determined to ensure every action is taken to protect the public but he's equally determined not to be deflected from the main business of government."
Ms Smith, who took over as home secretary the day before two car bombs were found in London last Friday, told BBC Breakfast she would continue a "consultative approach", talking to other parties and communities of all faiths.Ms Smith, who took over as home secretary the day before two car bombs were found in London last Friday, told BBC Breakfast she would continue a "consultative approach", talking to other parties and communities of all faiths.
It was murderous and criminal. It had nothing to do with British values Jacqui SmithHome secretary Her predecessor as home secretary, John Reid, last month published a discussion document covering anti-terror measures being considered - including extending the 28 day limit of holding terror suspects without charge.
The government needed to "find not just the legislative approach, but other ways to counter that terrorist threat", she said. Other suggestions included a terrorist list - in the style of the sex-offenders register - and possibly allowing post-charge questioning of suspects.
She added: "If you look at this weekend, let's be quite clear, from all areas of our community, from all different faiths and religions, people condemned the action that was taken. These measures are due to debated and consulted on before a bill is brought forward in November.
'People of goodwill'
The government's independent reviewer of terror laws, Lord Carlile, said he thought the weekend's events gave further weight to calls for the 28 day limit to be extended and the control order regime toughened up. Ms Smith said that changes were being considered, but she said the government needed to "find not just the legislative approach, but other ways to counter that terrorist threat".
We are very happy to look at new evidence from the police, from the security services, from the prime minister himself George OsborneShadow chancellor Analysis: Smith's start
"If you look at this weekend, let's be quite clear, from all areas of our community, from all different faiths and religions, people condemned the action that was taken.
"It was murderous and criminal. It had nothing to do with British values or any of the different religious communities that there are in this country.""It was murderous and criminal. It had nothing to do with British values or any of the different religious communities that there are in this country."
Ms Smith said the government was committed to working with "all people of goodwill, not just politically but in our communities... to take what action is necessary to root them (terrorists) out of our communities".Ms Smith said the government was committed to working with "all people of goodwill, not just politically but in our communities... to take what action is necessary to root them (terrorists) out of our communities".
In 2005, plans to hold terror suspects for up to 90 days without charge were defeated by Conservatives, Lib Dems and Labour backbenchers, with Parliament eventually settling for a maximum of 28 days.In 2005, plans to hold terror suspects for up to 90 days without charge were defeated by Conservatives, Lib Dems and Labour backbenchers, with Parliament eventually settling for a maximum of 28 days.
'Main business''Main business'
Mr Brown's official spokesman said: "It's not a time for rushing into new legislation at the moment.
"The prime minister is determined to ensure every action is taken to protect the public but he's equally determined not to be deflected from the main business of government."
On Sunday, shadow chancellor George Osborne told the BBC a "cross-party approach" was needed, and that "particularly we need to look at some future point at new security laws".On Sunday, shadow chancellor George Osborne told the BBC a "cross-party approach" was needed, and that "particularly we need to look at some future point at new security laws".
He added: "We are very happy to look at new evidence from the police, from the security services, from the prime minister himself [for longer detentions, but]...at the moment we are not convinced but we are ready to listen to new evidence."He added: "We are very happy to look at new evidence from the police, from the security services, from the prime minister himself [for longer detentions, but]...at the moment we are not convinced but we are ready to listen to new evidence."
Mr Osborne said it was important to look at strategies such as using telephone intercept evidence and questioning suspects after they are charged.Mr Osborne said it was important to look at strategies such as using telephone intercept evidence and questioning suspects after they are charged.
Mr Brown said it was "clear that we are dealing, in general terms, with people who are associated with al-Qaeda".Mr Brown said it was "clear that we are dealing, in general terms, with people who are associated with al-Qaeda".
He added that the UK would "not yield" to terrorism, and that it was important to tackle "a few extremists who wish to practise both violence and inflict maximum loss of life".He added that the UK would "not yield" to terrorism, and that it was important to tackle "a few extremists who wish to practise both violence and inflict maximum loss of life".
Lib Dem home affairs spokesman Nick Clegg praised Mr Brown for showing a "measured tone" in response to the crisis.Lib Dem home affairs spokesman Nick Clegg praised Mr Brown for showing a "measured tone" in response to the crisis.
Five people were arrested after the attack in London on Friday and at Glasgow Airport on Saturday, but at least one suspect is still believed to be on the run.Five people were arrested after the attack in London on Friday and at Glasgow Airport on Saturday, but at least one suspect is still believed to be on the run.