Police station torched and mosques on high alert after rioting spreads to Sunderland Education secretary and Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson describes unrest as ‘unforgivable violence and thuggery’ The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2024
Far-right protests continue across England ahead of weekend of demonstrations FAR-RIGHT protests have continued to erupt across England, marking the third night since the first violent riot in Southport ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
Southport stabbing: What led to the spread of disinformation? Disinformation about the suspect’s religion leads to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-migrant anger. Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2024
19 far-right protests planned in coming days after Southport stabbings AT least 19 far-right protests have been planned across the UK in the coming days ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
Scottish Tory who backed far-right in French election defects to Reform A SCOTTISH Tory who was previously condemned for supporting the far-right in France has defected to Reform... The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2024
‘We don’t want to feel unsafe in the place we love’: Muslims and asylum seekers fear more far-right protests Faith leaders have been seeking security advice, while asylum seekers have decried the ‘ideology of hate and blame’ after the Southport attacks The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024
How TikTok bots and AI have powered a resurgence in UK far-right violence Experts warn growth of extremist influencers and ‘micro-donations’ could create even bigger wave of unrest The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024
OPINION - I'm worried my kids are falling into a screen time doom-loop... and am I to blame? It’s summer holiday time for the children, which can mean only one thing: six weeks of rows about screen time. Aaaand in the red corner, we have children with their iPads and iPhones, clinging with all their might to the captivating drama of Roblox or Minecraft or YouTube or whatever… Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2024
Tommy Robinson warned by council leader that he's 'not welcome' in Glasgow GLASGOW City Council has claimed that no notification of any far-right, pro-UK rally has been received and that Tommy Robinson and his “ilk”… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
The areas in England where riots have broken out since Southport attack Violent disorder and ‘intimidating behaviour’ have been seen across country in wake of Merseyside atrocity The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
Glasgow reacts as Tommy Robinson promotes far-right pro-UK rally in George Square GLASWEGIANS have been urged to “stand firm against fascists” after far-right figures announced they would be holding a “pro-UK rally” in the… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
Pro-independence counterprotest called as Tommy Robinson pushes Glasgow rally INDEPENDENCE campaigners have announced a counter-protest after far-right figures said they would hold a “pro-UK” demonstration ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
More than 100 arrests following violent riots after Southport attack THE Prime Minister is set to hold an emergency meeting with senior police officers in Downing Street following a second night of violence across… The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024
Thursday briefing: How extremists ‘hijacked’ a vigil for the Southport victims In today’s newsletter: A mob descended on the Merseyside town and clashed with police after three children were killed – here’s what happened The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Southport police brace for more violence from far-right ‘hooligans’ Chief constable expects protests from group reportedly linked to English Defence League to last into next week
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 How false online claims about Southport knife attack spread so rapidly Social media accounts rapidly began spreading inflammatory speculation about identity of suspect
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 Five arrested after 53 police officers injured in Southport riots Arrests come after far right staged violent protests following deaths of three children in knife attack
Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2024 Agitators accused of Islamophobia for linking Southport attack to Muslims Rioters attack local mosque in the town where children were killed amid a flurry of online misinformation.
Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2024 OPINION - The Standard View: Southport's grief has been hijacked by fake news As family and friends sat in their grief and shock, following the appalling knife attack in Southport, misinformation metastasised on social media. From fake news websites to perennial conspiracy theorists, a far-Right mob was whipped up, leading to violent disorder in which nearly 40 police officers were injured.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Who are the EDL? Far right group believed to be behind Southport riot It is suspected that the riots in Southport that saw 39 police officers injured were organised by the English Defence League
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024 Misinformation about Southport attack suspect spreads on social media Police address falsehoods including ‘incorrect’ name as far-right activists and conspiracy theorists share content
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2024 Tommy Robinson flees UK amid contempt of court proceedings Far-right activist was detained under counter-terrorism powers on Sunday and was due to appear at high court
Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2024 'Biggest trans pride march in the world' held in London Organisers of the London Trans+ Pride event say the turnout at Saturday’s event makes it ‘the biggest trans pride march in the world’
The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2024 Tommy Robinson flees UK after 'flagrant contempt of court', High Court hears Tommy Robinson has left the country after committing “flagrant” contempt of court relating to a film played at a protest in central London, the…
The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2024 Tommy Robinson ‘leaves UK’ amid contempt of court case as arrest warrant issued Robinson fails to appear for hearing in contempt case relating to film played at protest in London