The Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC is a former Secretary of State for Justice, Lord Chancellor, and Solicitor-General for England and Wales. This is an extract of an essay from a new book, ‘Liberalism liberated,’ published by Bright Blue. The appalling antisemitic attack on a Manchester synagogue on 2 October 2025, which resulted in the murder of a British citizen, highlights the ongoing threat of extremist violence in the UK.