Keir Starmer on thuggery

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the recent wave of far-right violence across England, promising that participants will 'regret' their actions as arrests and prosecutions are set to follow. In a televised address, Starmer emphasized that the riots, spurred by anti-immigrant sentiment, have targeted Muslim communities and resulted in significant property damage, including an attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers in Rotherham. He characterized the unrest as 'organised violent thuggery' and assured that those inciting violence online would also be held accountable. The Home Office has announced new security measures for mosques to protect against further attacks. Starmer vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice quickly, indicating potential fast-tracked court proceedings to handle the situation. This turmoil follows a tragic incident in Southport, where three children were killed, igniting public outrage and unrest.