Thread 3 Starmer: Digging has started, bigger shovel required

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@Piggywaspushed it is all too easy to get sucked in, isn't it?

I’m doing a big clear-out today, of books and clothes etc. In between I am having a little break to Report A Racist on MN. It’s a never ending task but quite manageable in 10 minute bursts.

I imagine the police will be working overtime for the next few days. Leave will be cancelled. Pinch points will be well covered. I imagine transport police will also be hard at it.

Who'd want to work in emergency services in days like these.

PM announcement at 4. So something will happen in response to this mess

A few thunderstorms and rain will help the police no end.

Pulling the plug on all social media for a few days might be a good idea!

This will be a test for Starmer. Talk about a baptism of fire, though.

I'm enjoying the nice weather, but happy to sacrifice that for some calm on the streets.

Yes. Illustrates only too harshly the difference between campaigning and governing.

I’m in South Wales too - near Cardiff. It did cross my mind. Hope it doesn’t happen though. Cardiff’s multicultural population seem to rub along quite calmly.

Do you know what, this is the first time in a long time I've read those words with relief.

This is in the BBC app. Hope he is going to say something balanced and nuanced - I don’t like blanket bans of protest. Needs to be targeted

Events test every PM. Let’s hope he is up to it. It is tough but probably it is orchestrated and there is not a lot of choice. We have had riots before many times and the response from all governments is largely the same. It will not be tolerated

It's not protest. It's not legitimate. It's crime," he says.

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I can't follow the speech from where I am.

I’m watching the question section on the bbc app. He’s calm but determined I’d say. And very clear this is not protest and needs dealing with as such.

He mentioned the responsibilities of social media platforms.

He's very calm and serious, but you sense his anger.

He’s clear it’s coordinated too. Excellent work.

I am so bloody glad he is in charge.

Thanks

Me too.
Can’t come too soon for the likes of the EDL.

Keir Starmer condemns a 'tiny, mindless minority' who have rioted

He says they have made the people of Southport suffer twice

'It's not protest. It's not legitimate. It's crime. Violent disorder. An assault on the rule of law and the execution of justice.

'So on behalf of the British people who expect their values and their security to be upheld we will put a stop to it'

He announces a national capability across police forces to tackle violent disorder

Sounds good to me.

Good job Prime Minister.

He’s going to deal with Farage very well.

Very grateful he’s our prime minister right now

Read that as “deal with Farage AS well” at first glance and had a happy second or two imagining a special unit putting a peep in his gas once and for all