The British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, gives a statement.
Friday, 2 August, 2024. Permalink
The UK prime minister has announced new capability across police forces to combat violent disorder.
Keir Starmer held a press conference following riots in parts of England and called those behind them a 'tiny, mindless minority in our society'.
The rioting in Southport, Hartlepool and London broke out after three children were killed in a stabbing in Southport.
The Prime Minister drew attention to misinformation spread online sparking far-right demonstrations that resulted in violent clashes with police officers and arson attacks against religious centres of worship.
The attacks were carried out by extremist groups whom have a history of targeting other political groups within the UK.
The Prime Minister also mentioned the role US social media companies play in spreading and disseminating extremist propaganda within the UK.
