Police presence deterred far-right disorder and reassured communities, says Starmer

The prime minister said the combination of police deployment ‘in numbers’ and the criminal justice system ‘working speedily’ deterred the far right from staging rallies in towns and cities across England on Wednesday evening.
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Speaking to the press after a visit to the Hub mosque and community centre in Solihull, Starmer said the measures and subsequent sentencing of offenders ‘sent a very powerful message. But I also think that the work that’s being done jointly to reassure our communities is becoming more effective’

Keir Starmer warns no ‘letup’ against far-right violence as more rioters jailed ► https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/aug/08/far-right-rioters-deterred-swift-justice-policing-minister

United against hate: England’s counter-protesters left with little to counter ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/07/anti-racism-protesters-fill-streets-of-english-cities-as-far-right-threat-recedes

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30 comments
  1. …..this fool labelling British citizens as ‘far-right’ is laughable; he hasn’t seen the ‘far-right’ in action yet! 🫣😂😂

  2. The fact there wasn't the disorder was down to the large numbers of counter protestors showing the rioters for what they are mobs seeking out violence, looters, and arsonists. Starmer and the Police should be thanking the less extreme members of the public. Instead of patting themselves on the back.

  3. Deterred? There was never any taking place, it was all a flase flag to get counter protesters on the street then the govement and said protesters could celebrate a victory over the 'far right' (concerned citizens)

  4. This man has totally offended me…..as an indigenous brit I'm still waiting for him to reassure our safety but this spinless man imo refuses to accept us as legitimate part of society! So guess what….he can kiss goodbye to my tax revenue, as I'm now going to become inactive…..so how do you like those apples two tier kier…..you silly silly man!

  5. Acid attacks? Knife crime? gangs? Rapes? Kids being killed? Unbridled out of control invasion? Places of worship used as recruitment centres? Lack of jobs?training for British ? Doctors? Dentist? Housing? Hospitals? …………….none of this has been addressed why?

  6. Spread misinformation somehow knowing exactly where and when these random riots are going to happen
    Have thousands of people carry mass produced refugees welcome signs and chanting in the street during working hours

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