Politicians have justified crackdowns on protest by claiming public support. But a new Demos report shows the reality is more nuanced.
The Far-Right
Keir Starmer was applauded for appointing a prisons minister who believes only a 'third of inmates should actually be in jail'. Where was this mantra when the PM declared rioters should feel 'the full force of the law'?
Dan Wootton, Beverley Turner, David Vance have posted the disclaimer which legal experts have said offers no protection from the law
The single donor has also backed an anti-vaxxer, pro-Brexit candidates and the Conservatives
Cutting ties with the controversial columnist and the magazine's Associate Editor would be bad for business – and it is hard not to conclude that it must agree with him, writes Brian Cathcart
Right-wing commentators and politicians were quick to suggest the riots were caused by the working class being ignored - ignoring the fact they were ignited by misinformation spread by the far-right minority
When the riots stopped conversation moved to the Online Safety Act with suggestions changes would be made 'if necessary'. Prime Minister Keir Starmer also pledged to 'look more broadly' at social media
The honorary professor attempted to explain why the riots swept across the UK - but did so using information selectively, choosing to emphasise certain details that supported his narrative
From conspiracy theories to spats over Tommy Robinson, Reform UK supporter groups are kicking off amid Britain's racist riots
The events of the past two weeks have been eerily reminiscent of the violent rise of the far-right National Front