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Enter staged right: misinformation feeds Britain’s riots

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Violence is Not the Solution:

Increasing incidents of violence in Britain, including attacks on mosques and hotels associated with asylum seekers, reflect a disturbing trend influenced by right-wing provocateurs. Notably, these acts of aggression demonstrate a disconnect between the public's frustrations and actual immigration policies, suggesting that irrational and violent reactions are exacerbating tensions rather than addressing underlying issues.

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