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
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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
How the media spent days failing to call the far-right riots exactly what they were - Islamophobic
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Robinson has been blamed for stoking the unrest, but the tentacles of disinformation are global. Nafeez Ahmed uncovers a worrying nexus of tech platforms and far-right conspiracy – with links to Europe, Russia and the January 6 insurrection
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The Government must urgently put in place greater security measures for those targeted by far-right hate