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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Peter Walker Senior political correspondent

Immigration and deprivation causing UK public to lose faith in politicians, says Rayner

Police officers form a cordon with a protester in front of them wearing a balaclava
An asylum hotel in Epping, Essex, has been the target of a series of protests in recent days. Photograph: Lab Ky Mo/SOPA Images/Shutterstock

Immigration and deprivation are among the main factors causing public disenchantment with politicians and the government which has led to social unrest and rioting, Angela Rayner, the deputy prime minister, has warned.

According to an official summary of Tuesday’s meeting of the cabinet, Rayner, who is leading a wider government project on improving social cohesion, also highlighted the increasing amount of time people are spending alone and online as a reason for the disturbances.

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