More than 90 people were arrested after far-right demonstrations descended into riots in towns and cities across the UK on Sunday, with police warning that further violence is likely in the coming days.
Towns including Rotherham and Middlesborough saw clashes between anti-immigration demonstrators and counter-protesters, with police officers attacked and injured, and many more arrests promised.
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Rotherham, a UK town infamous for the grooming gang scandal involving predominantly British-Pakistani men, has appointed Rukhsana Ismail—a British-Pakistani woman—as mayor. Though chosen by council members, not public vote, the move sparked backlash online. Critics argue it's insensitive to victims, calling it a "cruel twist" and accusing the UK of cultural erasure. Others defend Ismail’s appointment as merit-based and unrelated to past crimes. The controversy reignites debates around identity, justice, and Islamophobia in a deeply fractured political climate.
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Solicitor Jonathan Bridge said many grooming gang victims doubt a new inquiry will help. He said previous investigations exposed failures by councils and police. Instead, he said that victims want therapy, compensation and accountability, not more inquiries, adding that most have “never asked” for a public inquiry. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer arrives at Calgary airport in Canada for the G7 summit. Leaders including US President Donald Trump are gathering in the Canadian Rockies to discuss a possible joint response as violence escalates between Israel and Iran. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Economic secretary Emma Reynolds said victims of grooming gangs must be “front and centre” as the government delivers “truth and justice”. She accused the Tories of wasting time and said they should apologise, adding Labour is focused on action, not “scoring political points”. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chris Philp says police and councils “deliberately covered up” grooming gang crimes, putting “race relations” ahead of protecting vulnerable girls. The shadow home secretary also claims the prime minister only announced the national inquiry after being “dragged kicking and screaming” by Baroness Casey’s report into child sexual exploitation. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer meets Canadian PM Mark Carney in Ottawa, calling UK-Canada ties “very much needed in the here and now.” The leaders discussed democratic values, trade, and security, with Starmer stressing the need for de-escalation in the Middle East ahead of G7 talks.
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Thousands of anti-racism protesters have rallied in towns and cities across England after a week of anti-immigrant rioting and disorder. Mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers were among places..
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says that authorities "have to stay on high alert going into this weekend", amid fears of further far-right riots in English towns and cities. Speaking at a visit to a..
Thousands across the UK protested against far-right riots, sparked by a stabbing suspect identified as a Rwandan-born Cardiff resident. Major demonstrations unfolded in cities like London, Bristol, and..
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