What Can We Learn From the Anti-Immigration UK Riots?

Katy Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow, Maynooth University

12-Sep-24 15:00

What Can We Learn From the Anti-Immigration UK Riots?

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It’s been slightly more than a month since the riots in the UK which happened from 30 July to 5 August 2024. The riots were far-right and targeted immigrants, Muslims and refugees, among others. Throughout the riots, there were racist attacks – both verbal and physically violent – arson and looting. This was considered to be the worst instance of social unrest in the UK in over a decade.

So, why did it happen? And what can we learn from it?

Katy Brown is an expert in far-right movements in the UK and Europe. In this episode, we speak to her about the root causes that ultimately triggered the riots, and what can be done to prevent this from happening again.

Photo credit: Monkey Butler Images / Shutterstock.com

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan

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Categories: politics, government, international, Law/Activism, controversies

Tags: UK Riots 2024, the bigger picture, beyond the ballot box, anti-immigration,

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