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UK’s Starmer calls for European cooperation to tackle far right

Berlin, Germany Reuters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed concern at the growing threat from far-right groups in the United Kingdom and called on progressive political parties across Europe to work together to deal with the shared challenge. Britain was hit by anti-immigrant riots earlier this month after a deadly knife attack on a children’s […]

For Black Britons, UK riots leave lasting scars

London, UK Reuters “Please do not go out until this blows over,” Sarah Akinterinwa, messaged a friend on 7th August. “I’m going into town tomorrow. Should be okay,” came the response. “Alone?” she asked. A screenshot from 7th August, 2024 shows a message exchange between Sarah Akinterinwa and her friend, who wishes to remain anonymous, […]

UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert

London, UK Reuters British police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on Wednesday prevented a repeat of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants. After police deployed in force and thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets on […]

Anti-racism protests sweep Britain after far-right riots

London, UK Reuters Thousands of police and anti-racism protesters gathered on streets across Britain on Wednesday to challenge expected far-right groups that failed to materialise following more than a week of violent racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants. Britain has been hit by a series of riots that erupted early last week after three young […]

UK PM Starmer: We have police in place to deal with anti-Muslim riots

Liverpool, UK Reuters British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said sufficient police would be on the streets to handle anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant riots in the coming days as he sought to reassure communities braced for more violent protests on Wednesday. Riots across a number of towns and cities have erupted following the murder of three girls […]