Are Southport riots a sign of our political future? Politics Weekly UK

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Merseyside police have said members of the far-right English Defence League took part in the riots in Southport on Tuesday night. The clashes followed the spread of misinformation and hatred online after three children were killed in a knife attack. John Harris talks to the Guardian correspondent Hannah Al-Othman, who is in Southport. Plus, our political editor Pippa Crerar’s exclusive report on bullying allegations against the Conservative party leadership frontrunner Kemi Badenoch. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
31 Jul 2024 English United Kingdom News

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