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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rowena Mason Whitehall editor

Keir Starmer decisive on mob violence but faces dilemma over Reform

Keir Starmer speaking in Downing Street on Sunday
Keir Starmer speaking in Downing Street on Sunday. Photograph: Ben Bauer/PA

Keir Starmer sounded uncharacteristically angry as he appeared in front of a podium in Downing Street on Sunday to condemn the violent mobs causing damage and spreading fear.

Just a few weeks into government, the prime minister has been confronted with an appalling triple murder of three young girls, followed by days of rioting whipped up by online disinformation that a migrant was responsible.

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