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Enter staged right: misinformation feeds Britain’s riots

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Protests and Misinformation in Britain

This chapter examines the protests ignited by a tragic knife attack in Southport, revealing the chaos fueled by misinformation regarding the attacker. It explores the complexities of public sentiment on immigration and the challenges authorities face in combating disinformation to prevent violence.

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