Keir Starmer on riots

In response to escalating far-right riots across the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the formation of a specialist police unit to address the violence, emphasizing that those involved will face severe consequences. The unrest, sparked by the stabbing deaths of three young girls in Southport, has seen protests turn violent, with demonstrators attacking hotels housing migrants, resulting in significant clashes with police. Starmer, who previously managed the 2011 riots as director of public prosecutions, is advocating for harsh penalties and a swift judicial process to deter further violence. Mainstream politicians across party lines have condemned the rioting, while some have called for Parliament to reconvene to address the crisis. The English Defence League has been identified as a key player in the riots, with concerns over far-right extremism being raised by government officials. As tensions simmer, the government faces pressure to take decisive action against both the violence and the ideologies fueling it.