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Don't worry, Theresa May. Twitter has defined British values for you

Don't worry, Theresa May. Twitter has defined British values for you

The Government is setting out new measures to tackle extremism, which Home Secretary Theresa May has said will be part of a strategy to promote "British values".

It is expected David Cameron will introduce a counter-extremism bill later in May, which will include measures to ban extremist organisations.

But speaking on Radio 4's Today programme on Wednesday, May seemed to struggle when asked to define what British values actually are - and what the government is trying to ban. Now, as with previous attempts by Michael Gove to promote British values, Twitter has hit back with its own suggestions.

What we've learned: the only tangible British value is the urge to mock politicians who are trying to promote British values.

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