Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:29 pm on 2 July 2025.
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State (Development)
3:29,
2 July 2025
This is a matter of great concern and the Government are, as the noble Earl said, looking at this incredibly carefully, not just in relation to Hindu nationalism but other forms as well. We are concerned about this; we talk to colleagues in the Home Office, my noble friend the Faith Minister and other colleagues in the local government department as well. This is not something that we wish to see enacted on our streets, or indeed on social media, in the UK. We are vigilant and we will take steps as and when we need to.
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