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UK Braces for Anti-Immigration Protests

UK Braces for Anti-Immigration Protests

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned far-right protesters on Sunday that they would "regret" their involvement in England's worst rioting in 13 years, which erupted following the murder of three children earlier this week. Masked anti-immigration demonstrators vandalized a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Unrest linked to misinformation about the mass stabbing last Monday in Southport has spread to multiple towns and cities, with protesters clashing with police. The violence poses a major challenge for Starmer, who was elected just a month ago after leading Labour to a landslide victory over the Conservatives.

In a TV address, Starmer stated, "I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder," condemning the "far-right thuggery" and vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. BBC footage showed rioters forcing entry into a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, pushing a burning bin into the building. Ten officers were injured, though hotel staff and guests were unharmed.

In Middlesbrough, protesters clashed with riot police, hurling bricks and cans. Over 150 people have been arrested since Saturday following skirmishes in several cities. Rioters threw bricks, bottles, and flares at police, looted shops, and shouted anti-Islamic slurs. Religious leaders in Liverpool called for calm.

Staffordshire police reported further unrest at a hotel in Tamworth, with rioters throwing projectiles, smashing windows, and starting fires. The violence, fueled by false rumors about the 17-year-old stabbing suspect, has been linked to the English Defence League.

The UK interior ministry has announced emergency security measures for Islamic places of worship. Far-right rallies, advertised under the banner "Enough is enough," have seen participants waving flags and chanting anti-immigration slogans. While some gatherings turned violent, others, like a peaceful protest in Aldershot, remained non-violent.

The recent election saw the far-right Reform UK party capture 14% of the vote, reflecting significant anti-immigration sentiment. Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer urged politicians to reconsider their rhetoric, calling the unrest a wake-up call.

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UK Braces for Anti-Immigration Protests

UK Braces for Anti-Immigration Protests

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned far-right protesters on Sunday that they would "regret" their involvement in England's worst rioting in 13 years, which erupted following the murder of three children earlier this week. Masked anti-immigration demonstrators vandalized a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Unrest linked to misinformation about the mass stabbing last Monday in Southport has spread to multiple towns and cities, with protesters clashing with police. The violence poses a major challenge for Starmer, who was elected just a month ago after leading Labour to a landslide victory over the Conservatives.

In a TV address, Starmer stated, "I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder," condemning the "far-right thuggery" and vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice. BBC footage showed rioters forcing entry into a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, pushing a burning bin into the building. Ten officers were injured, though hotel staff and guests were unharmed.

In Middlesbrough, protesters clashed with riot police, hurling bricks and cans. Over 150 people have been arrested since Saturday following skirmishes in several cities. Rioters threw bricks, bottles, and flares at police, looted shops, and shouted anti-Islamic slurs. Religious leaders in Liverpool called for calm.

Staffordshire police reported further unrest at a hotel in Tamworth, with rioters throwing projectiles, smashing windows, and starting fires. The violence, fueled by false rumors about the 17-year-old stabbing suspect, has been linked to the English Defence League.

The UK interior ministry has announced emergency security measures for Islamic places of worship. Far-right rallies, advertised under the banner "Enough is enough," have seen participants waving flags and chanting anti-immigration slogans. While some gatherings turned violent, others, like a peaceful protest in Aldershot, remained non-violent.

The recent election saw the far-right Reform UK party capture 14% of the vote, reflecting significant anti-immigration sentiment. Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer urged politicians to reconsider their rhetoric, calling the unrest a wake-up call.

 
 

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