Islamic State militants seeking to "subvert and destroy the values of democracy" must be defeated, the Foreign Secretary has warned - saying action was crucial "for the security of Britain."
Foreign ministers from around the world were due to fly in to London today for a top-level summit discussing how to take the terror group down.
Islamic State militants could begin orchestrating terror attacks on the UK and other Western countries from their base in Syria unless urgent action is taken, the Foreign Secretary has warned.
Speaking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, Philip Hammond said the biggest threat to security currently was the potential for "lone wolf" attacks inspired by jihadist activities overseas.
But if extremists managed to keep hold of their territory in the Middle East, he warned, the UK could expect to see organised attacks being planned and executed from afar.
It comes as a meeting is set to be held at Lancaster House in London to discuss the global response to the terrorist group.
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