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Why did rioters believe the lies?

7 August 2024

9:20 PM

7 August 2024

9:20 PM

Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper have set out a blunt message to rioters that they will end up in prison – but the policing response needs to step up in parallel with this robust rhetoric. It is incredible that after the outrageous threats against mosques and attacks on hotels, and other assaults, this disorder has still not been brought under control.

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