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<p>The Intelligence and Security Agencies produce and contribute to regular assessments
of the threat posed by Hostile State Activity, including around potential interference
in UK democratic processes. We keep such assessments under review and, where necessary,
update them in response to new intelligence.</p><p>It is and always will be a priority
for this Government to secure the UK’s democracy against all forms of interference,
whilst welcoming transparent political participation and debate. The Defending Democracy
programme brings together government, civil society and private sector organisations.
As announced in the Queen’s Speech, we will bring forward new legislation to provide
the security services and law enforcement agencies with the tools they need to disrupt
hostile state activity.</p><p> </p>
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