Tony Blair: Islamic extremists' ideology enjoys support of many Muslims Former British prime minister says in speech at 9/11 memorial in New York City that countering teachings that the west wishes to 'oppress Islam' is necessary
The ideology which drives Islamic extremists has significant support from Muslims around the world, Tony Blair has warned.
The former British prime minister said that unless religious prejudice in Muslim communities is rooted out, the threat from the extremists will not be defeated.
Speaking at the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York City, Blair said that while the numbers who engage in violence through groups like Islamic State are relatively small, many of their views are widely shared.