England on the Brink: Starmer Vows Swift Action Against Anti-Immigration ‘Extremists’, Gov’t Advisor Backs Covid-Style Lockdowns to Stop Riots
SUMMARY
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged firm action against anti-immigration “extremists” following widespread riots sparked by a tragic mass stabbing at a children’s dance party in Southport. The attack, allegedly by a 17-year-old second-generation immigrant, resulted in the deaths of three young girls and left eight others injured. Protests erupted across the UK, particularly in Labour strongholds, with violent clashes reported in cities like Belfast, Hull, and Manchester. Starmer's response, contrasting his 2020 stance on Black Lives Matter, drew criticism from both sides. Reform UK’s Richard Tice accused him of ignoring the root causes of the unrest, while former Labour MP John Woodcock suggested Covid-style lockdowns to curb the violence. At least 90 arrests were made nationwide as the government faces growing pressure to restore order.
