Newscast The Riots, the Rioters and the Response
Aug 5, 2024
Joining the conversation is Alex Forsyth, a political correspondent known for his expertise on governmental responses to unrest. The discussion dives into the significant rise in arrests following recent riots, while Forsyth offers insights into the emergency COBRA meeting chaired by Sir Keir Starmer. They examine the legal system's ability to handle the growing number of cases and the urgent pressures on the government to restore public safety. The role of far-right influence in the protests and the challenges of combating online extremism are also critically discussed.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Emergency Response and Political Pressure
02:10 • 4min
Political Pressures and the Call for Parliamentary Recall
06:05 • 2min
Policing Unrest: Challenges and Responses
07:51 • 17min
The Rise of Far-Right Influence in Protest Movements
25:04 • 3min
Challenges of Online Extremism in the UK
28:32 • 12min
Engaging the Audience and a New Mystery Unfolds
40:40 • 2min