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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Peter Walker and Ben Quinn

Keir Starmer condemns riots in Southampton after Henry Nowak murder

A protester with a union flag around his shoulders faces off against a line of riot police
A protester faces a line of police during protests in Southampton on Tuesday over the murder of Henry Nowak. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

Keir Starmer has condemned rioting in Southampton on Tuesday night, saying it was “a time for serious work, not rage” in a direct attack on Nigel Farage’s response to the murder of Henry Nowak.

Speaking at prime minister’s questions, Starmer responded to a question by the Reform UK leader about supposed “two-tier policing”, calling Farage’s actions “unforgivable”.

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