Radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is to be proscribed as terrorist organisation and banned by the British Government.

Ministers have laid an order in Parliament this lunchtime paving the way for the group to be outlawed.

It follows widespread anger and condemnation following the group’s calls for ‘jihad’ in the wake of the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel on October 7 last year which led to more than 1,400 people being murdered.

The move is a decisive step by the new Home Secretary, James Cleverly. It comes after many years of concerns about the radical organisation which many believe should have been banned.

Hizb ut-Tahrir caused outrage last October when members of the group chanted ‘jihad’ during a rally outside the Egyptian and Turkish embassies in London. They also called for ‘Muslim armies’ to attack Israel.

Home Secretary, James Cleverly said: "Hizb ut-Tahrir is an antisemitic organisation that actively promotes and encourages terrorism, including praising and celebrating the appalling 7 October attacks.

"Proscribing this terrorist group will ensure that anyone who belongs to and invites supports for them will face consequences.

"It will curb Hizb ut-Tahrir’s ability to operate as it currently does."