Starmer vows swift action against far-right violence
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest address to the nation reaffirms his commitment to quickly prosecuting those behind recent far-right violence, promising justice and safety for targeted communities.
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● Keir Starmer condemns the far-right violence in the UK, asserting a zero-tolerance stance against extremist aggression.
● The PM pledges rapid legal action against perpetrators, ensuring arrests, remands, and convictions for violent acts.
● Starmer condemns attacks on hotels, mosques, and minority communities, emphasizing no justification for such violence.
I n a stern and impassioned broadcast from Downing Street, PM Keir Starmer has issued a powerful statement condemning the recent surge in far-right violence across the UK. This address marks Starmer’s second statement in just three days, following a week of heightened unrest and aggression that has rocked communities and stoked fears across the nation.
Starmer’s address opened with a clear condemnation of the “far-right thuggery” witnessed over the past weekend. “I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend,” Starmer declared firmly. His words were a direct rebuke to the violence perpetrated by extremist groups, affirming his government’s zero-tolerance stance.
The Prime Minister assured the public that the perpetrators of this violence would face the “full force of the law.” Starmer’s statement included a pledge for rapid legal proceedings: “The police will be making arrests. Individuals will be held on remand. Charges will follow. And convictions will follow.” This commitment underscores his administration’s resolve to ensure that those involved in the violence are swiftly brought to justice.
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