How England’s far-right riots erupted

In this captivating discussion, Josh Halliday, the Guardian's North of England editor, unpacks the disturbing rise of far-right riots in England. He highlights how misinformation spread like wildfire after a tragic incident, inciting racially charged violence against vulnerable communities. Halliday reveals that many of the arrested were locals, shattering myths about outsider involvement. The conversation also touches on the regrets of young participants, the societal tensions surrounding immigration, and the government’s struggle to balance law enforcement with community engagement.