PM speaks tough, calls for crackdown on rioters in UK cities

By Blessing Chinagorom

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Keir Starmer has condemned the incidents of public disorder and unrest seen in the country’s towns and cities in recent days.

Starmer who in his nation address on Sunday, called this act as far-right thuggery, vowed that those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law. 

Report has it that the UK is currently experiencing widespread riots, fueled by far-right groups and false information surrounding a shocking knife attack in Southport.

As violence and chaos spread through cities like Sunderland, Manchester, and London, political leaders are scrambling to restore order and address the underlying issues provoking public outrage.

The Minister who had earlier convened senior Ministers to meeting over this unrest situation said police will be making arrests, individuals will be held on remand, charges and convictions will follow. 

According to him, “I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder. Whether directly or those whipping up this action online, and then running away themselves. This is not protest. It is organized, violent thuggery. 
“And it has no place on our street or online. Right now, there are attacks happening on a hotel in Rotherham. Marauding gangs intent on law breaking. Or worse. Windows smashed. Fires set ablaze.

“Residents and staff in absolute fear. There is no justification – none – for taking this action. And all right-minded people should be condemning this sort of violence. People in this country have a right to be safe. 

“And yet, we’ve seen Muslim communities targeted. Attacks on Mosques. Other minority communities singled out. Nazi salutes in the street. 
Attacks on the police. Wanton violence alongside racist rhetoric. So, no, I won’t shy away from calling this what it is: Far-right thuggery”, the Prime Minister said.

Starmer reiterated his vow to bring justice to those who feel targeted because of their colour of skin or their faith while giving them the assurance that those violent mob do not represent the country. 

He said, “We will bring them to justice. Our police deserve our support, as they tackle any and all violent disorder that flares up. Whatever the apparent cause or motivation we make no distinction. Crime is crime. And this government will tackle it”.

Meanwhile, the United Kingdom authorities faced growing pressure on Sunday to put an end to England’s worst rioting in 13 years after disturbances linked to child murders and involving far-riot agitators flared across the country.