This chapter examines the underlying motivations and dynamics of recent riots in the UK, exploring the role of far-right groups and the influence of social media on tensions. It highlights concerns over policing disparities and the response from a new political leader recalling past strategies for handling unrest. The discussion warns of ongoing societal divisions that may fuel further unrest into the summer of 2024.
Disinformation after a knife attack in the UK transformed a local tragedy into nationwide upheaval. The Guardian's Robyn Vinter explains how it got to this point.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette and Peter Balonon-Rosen, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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