UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK riots: Why did the far-right not turn up last night?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} Wednesday afternoon saw police and communities preparing for another wave of far-right riots following the disorder seen in town and cities across the UK last week. Here’s everything you need to know: Number of arrests More than 400 people have now been arrested following last week’s disorder, many during the events and some in the days after. Met Police Commissioner, Mark Rowley, said: “We’ve been out doing some dawn raids this morning, the people who were most violent in the Whitehall protests and violence last week … about 70 percent of them have got criminal backgrounds.” “We’ve got criminal damage, violence, weapons offences, football banning orders. A police source told The Guardian: “Every force will have analysts monitoring social media, TikTok, for evidence-gathering purposes.” Footage of arrests and raids on homes will likely have a strong deterrent effect on those considering rioting who don’t want to end up in the same position.

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Southport: Threat of far-right riots underestimated by police despite precursor events, inspector warns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Southport: Threat of far-right riots underestimated by police despite precursor events, inspector warns

The Independent  

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Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches
5 months ago

Four people arrested during pro-Tommy Robinson and anti-racism marches

The Independent  

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Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest
5 months ago

Supporters of far-right British figure rally as anti-racism demonstrators mount counter-protest

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of supporters of jailed far-right activist Tommy …

Dozens of Muslim organisations demand independent investigation into Islamophobia after violent riots
7 months ago

Dozens of Muslim organisations demand independent investigation into Islamophobia after violent riots

The Independent  

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Far-right violence caused by UK failure to address institutional racism, campaigners warn
7 months, 1 week ago

Far-right violence caused by UK failure to address institutional racism, campaigners warn

The Independent  

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Half of voters think Reform leader Nigel Farage is responsible for riots, poll reveals
7 months, 1 week ago

Half of voters think Reform leader Nigel Farage is responsible for riots, poll reveals

The Independent  

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UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth
7 months, 1 week ago

UK riots: Anti-immigration and anti-racism protests face off peacefully amid police presence in Bournemouth

The Independent  

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Impact of far-right riots on Muslims revealed in ‘shocking’ poll as 92% feel less safe living in the UK
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Impact of far-right riots on Muslims revealed in ‘shocking’ poll as 92% feel less safe living in the UK

The Independent  

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Britain on the boil: How the far right used a tragedy to trigger race riots
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Britain on the boil: How the far right used a tragedy to trigger race riots

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 14, 2024 22:53 IST - 10 MINS READ The trigger for the recent riots in the UK was a tragedy: one of those random distillations of pure horror that are the stuff of our worst nightmares. “Among the NF’s inner core,” notes David Rosenberg, a London-based Jewish socialist with rich experience of anti-racist struggle, “the ‘mongrelisation’ of …

Social media prime factor in UK riots
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media prime factor in UK riots

China Daily  

Flowers and a stuffed animal are seen behind the police cordon near the scene of a stabbing incident in Southport, Britain on July 29. Local public opinion believes that the continued fermentation of the riots has been due to extreme right-wing forces using social media to spread rumors and fuel the flames of unrest. The riots also reflect some deep-seated …

UK riots: Five essential reads on what triggered a week of violence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK riots: Five essential reads on what triggered a week of violence

New Indian Express  

Laura Hood, The Conversation The UK has experienced more than a week of violent rioting, during which white nationalists have marauded through towns and cities, fighting with police and calling for borders to be closed to keep out immigrants. The middle-aged radicals A particular demographic was in evidence among the hordes of people clashing with police in English towns and …

Social media prime factor in UK riots
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media prime factor in UK riots

China Daily  

Flowers and a stuffed animal are seen behind the police cordon near the scene of a stabbing incident in Southport, Britain on July 29. Local public opinion believes that the continued fermentation of the riots has been due to extreme right-wing forces using social media to spread rumors and fuel the flames of unrest. The riots also reflect some deep-seated …

The women involved in far-right riots as social media awash with hate speech
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The women involved in far-right riots as social media awash with hate speech

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. One expert in gender and radicalisation told The Independent social media has led to women sometimes …

King Charles III applauds people who stood against racism during recent unrest in the UK
7 months, 3 weeks ago

King Charles III applauds people who stood against racism during recent unrest in the UK

The Independent  

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UK riots: What happens now? Planned counter-protests mapped including Nigel Farage’s office
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK riots: What happens now? Planned counter-protests mapped including Nigel Farage’s office

The Independent  

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Snared on their doorstep: The varying reactions of rioters as police arrest them at home following violent clashes
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Snared on their doorstep: The varying reactions of rioters as police arrest them at home following violent clashes

Daily Mail  

This is the moment rioters from the last two weeks of disorder faced justice for their involvement as police knocked on doors to arrest them. More than 700 people have been arrested so far in connection with the spate of violence Police have shared clips of them making arrests in connection with the riots MIDDLESBROUGH: Police raced off with far-right …

How disinformation is fuelling Britain's far-right riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How disinformation is fuelling Britain's far-right riots

ABC  

For almost a fortnight, British authorities have been grappling with the country's worst civil unrest in more than a decade. Disinformation analyst Sohan Dsouza tracked the spread of the false claims to two "superspreader accounts" on the social media platform X that have a history of publishing and promoting inflammatory anti-immigration content. "Oftentimes when an incident happens, and especially something …

UK riots: Far-right rioters could be evicted and banned from football matches
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK riots: Far-right rioters could be evicted and banned from football matches

The Independent  

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Full list of countries issuing travel warnings to UK amid far-right riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Full list of countries issuing travel warnings to UK amid far-right riots

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The HK government’s Security Bureau issued a warning saying: “Since late July 2024, protests and riots occurred across the United …

Sadiq Khan says he does not feel safe as a Muslim following far-right riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Sadiq Khan says he does not feel safe as a Muslim following far-right riots

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Khan has urged the government to revisit new social …

UK on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down far right
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK on alert for further unrest even after anti-racism campaigners faced down far right

Hindustan Times  

British authorities said Thursday they were preparing for the possibility of further unrest, even as they applauded the efforts of anti-racism campaigners and police officers who largely stifled a threatened wave of far-right demonstrations overnight. British authorities have said that further unrest is possible even after police and anti-racism campaigners managed to push back a wave of far right violence. …

Calm returns to UK streets following far-right riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Calm returns to UK streets following far-right riots

China Daily  

Police officers detain a person during an anti-immigration protest in Blackpool, England, on Wednesday. Police chiefs said residents had effectively retaken their streets, while cautioning that far-right violence could return. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley described it as a "very successful night" on which far-right violence had "abated", while Tiffany Lynch, acting chairwoman of the Police Federation, which represents 145,000 …

The day Britain fought back: public praised for anti-racism gatherings that shut down far-right riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The day Britain fought back: public praised for anti-racism gatherings that shut down far-right riots

The Independent  

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Moment police haul away camo Crocs wearing far-right thug and teenager who stood on top of burnt out car as they continue raids
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Moment police haul away camo Crocs wearing far-right thug and teenager who stood on top of burnt out car as they continue raids

Daily Mail  

This is the moment a far-right thug was hauled out of his home wearing his camo Crocs alongside a teenager who stood on top of a burnt out car during the Sunderland riots, as cops continue to raid the homes of yobs. A man is detained by police during an anti-immigrant protest in Blackpool last night A protester shows counter-demonstrators …

Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Police hail ‘turning point’ in fight against far-right riots ahead of weekend rallies

The Independent  

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Why are riots happening across the UK?
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why are riots happening across the UK?

The Independent  

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Far-right's rude awakening: Police dawn raid 'seriously violent' thugs from riots as Met chief hails 'show of unity from communities' that foiled threat chaos erupting on the streets amid fears of 100
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right's rude awakening: Police dawn raid 'seriously violent' thugs from riots as Met chief hails 'show of unity from communities' that foiled threat chaos erupting on the streets amid fears of 100

Daily Mail  

Police have launched dawn raids targeting 'seriously violent' thugs who took part in riots as the crackdown on the far-right begins following last night's foiled chaos. Police have also vowed to go after those sharing hate and inciting unrest online as: A man is walked to a police van as the Metropolitan Police arrests 10 people this morning following the …

‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Hate not welcome’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters take to streets in show of defiance against far right

The Independent  

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Our newsroom planned for more chaos across the UK. Instead, we got hope
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Our newsroom planned for more chaos across the UK. Instead, we got hope

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera Digital’s newsroom was ready to report on a major escalation of the largest race riots in 30 years. Despite government threats of more arrests and heavy sentences for rioters, the loud minority of far-right, xenophobic protesters, emboldened by their online disinformation echo chambers, seemed ready to double down, no matter the cost. “I can’t imagine how Isaac’s family …

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Anti-racism protesters take to streets in UK after days of unrest

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-08-08 09:33 A resident looks out the window of a building as people gather for a anti-racism demonstration in the Walthamstow suburb of London on August 7, 2024. LONDON -- Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in many cities and towns of the United Kingdom on Wednesday to counter far-right demonstrations after days of unrest …

Police braced for more than 100 far-right demos tonight as officers mobilise nationwide
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Police braced for more than 100 far-right demos tonight as officers mobilise nationwide

The Independent  

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UK riots: What is the meaning of ‘two-tier policing’ as Nigel Farage weighs in on far-right UK riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK riots: What is the meaning of ‘two-tier policing’ as Nigel Farage weighs in on far-right UK riots

The Independent  

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Immigration services batten down hatches amid fears they are next targets of far-right violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Immigration services batten down hatches amid fears they are next targets of far-right violence

The Independent  

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British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead

Associated Press  

LONDON — Far-right demonstrations that had been anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain failed to materialize Wednesday as peaceful anti-racism protesters instead showed up in force. A grandmother held a placard reading “Nans Against Nazis” and someone else held a sign saying, “When the poor blame the poor only the rich win.” Prime Minister Keir Starmer has …

Thousands rally against racism in UK amid fears of far-right violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands rally against racism in UK amid fears of far-right violence

Al Jazeera  

British police are preparing for another night of violence amid concerns that anti-immigration groups planned to target dozens of locations throughout the country following a week of rioting and disorder driven by misinformation over a stabbing attack against young girls. The disturbances began after misinformation spread about the stabbing rampage that killed three girls in the seaside community of Southport, …

UK police prepare for another night of violence as country reels from disorder
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK police prepare for another night of violence as country reels from disorder

New Indian Express  

LONDON: British police are gearing up for another night of violence amid concerns that far-right groups plan to target as many as 30 locations around the United Kingdom on Wednesday following a week of rioting and disorder. Authorities are mobilizing about 6,000 specially trained officers to respond to disorder throughout the UK, and London’s Metropolitan Police Service said it would …

Indians caught in UK's anti-immigration crossfire
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indians caught in UK's anti-immigration crossfire

India Today  

"Earlier, only Muslims were being targeted in the riots, now all kinds of immigrants are being attacked here," an Indian immigrant living in Manchester said on the far-right rioting in the UK. Such has been the violence that the High Commission of India in London on Tuesday issued an advisory to Indian travellers in the UK to "exercise caution and …

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk wades into far-right riots row again as war of words with UK MPs grows

The Independent  

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UK riots: Jess Phillips accused of ‘making excuses’ for masked gang in Birmingham as cars smashed in Bordesley Green
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK riots: Jess Phillips accused of ‘making excuses’ for masked gang in Birmingham as cars smashed in Bordesley Green

The Independent  

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Police investigate attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people gather in Birmingham
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Police investigate attacks on cars and a pub after hundreds of people gather in Birmingham

The Independent  

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Worst far-right violence should be treated as terrorism, former police chief says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Worst far-right violence should be treated as terrorism, former police chief says

The Independent  

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Far-right protesters in violent clashes with police across the UK as unrest continues
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Far-right protesters in violent clashes with police across the UK as unrest continues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Criminal violence and disorder has …

Dozens of far-right rallies set to target immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities across country
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Dozens of far-right rallies set to target immigration centres, lawyers’ offices and charities across country

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dozens of far-right rallies are …

What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look
7 months, 3 weeks ago

What's behind the anti-immigrant violence that has exploded across Britain? Here's a look

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The violence, some of Britain's …

We need to lock up the thugs rioting in the streets – and then confront the real problem
7 months, 3 weeks ago

We need to lock up the thugs rioting in the streets – and then confront the real problem

The Independent  

Days of unrest across England’s towns and cities – which have seen mosques targeted, hotels housing asylum seekers attacked, police officers injured and countless acts of vandalism by far-right rioters – are forcing us to confront an ugly and hateful element in our country. And disillusionment with politics is far wider than just on the issue of immigration; in focus …

‘Stop the boats’: How the language of division fuelled the race riots
7 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Stop the boats’: How the language of division fuelled the race riots

The Independent  

One of Britain’s less fastidious newspapers has covered the riots under the headline “Far-Right clash with Muslims in rioting”. It is striking just how often in these disturbances that slogans such as “Stop the Boats”, a Tory slogan pioneered by Rishi Sunak, and “We Want Our Country Back” – a Reform UK mantra – have been co-opted by baying mobs …

COBRA meeting to be called after hundreds of far right thugs arrested
7 months, 3 weeks ago

COBRA meeting to be called after hundreds of far right thugs arrested

Daily Mail  

Downing Street is expected to hold a Cobra emergency response meeting this morning after hundreds of far right thugs were arrested in riots which saw attacks on police and buildings set alight on the sixth day of escalating disorder. Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly said this week's violence is 'clearly far-right extremism' that is 'driven by racism' and said he …

Hostile states may have amplified social media disinformation around riots, Cooper says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hostile states may have amplified social media disinformation around riots, Cooper says

The Independent  

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UK riots RECAP: Over 100 people charged with violent disorder after police crack down on far-right protests that have dogged the country with Keir Starmer now warning rioters could face 'terror charge
7 months, 3 weeks ago

UK riots RECAP: Over 100 people charged with violent disorder after police crack down on far-right protests that have dogged the country with Keir Starmer now warning rioters could face 'terror charge

Daily Mail  

Police are braced for an eighth night of violence and more protests expected on Wednesday as the total number of arrests since the start of the unrest has now passed 400. Around 100 people have now been charged in relation to disturbances across towns and cities with more cases to be brought before the courts in the coming days. Prime …

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