UK Labour leader Starmer and PM Johnson condemn summer riots, emphasizing addressing issues but not justifying violence.
UK Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer condemned the summer riots as "pure thuggery," asserting that concerns over immigration and deprivation do not justify violence. Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed on the need to address these issues but emphasized that unrest is not acceptable. Starmer called for careful political discourse on immigration and highlighted the importance of law and order, warning that rioters would face severe consequences.
September 19, 2024
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