Number 10’s star-merely asleep
Keir Starmer is facing increasing pressure as more than 110,000 people rally in London, marking Britain’s largest far-right demonstration in decades. The Labour government has remained silent amid support for the event from extremist groups internationally. | Today’s Political Cartoon.
As Britain saw its largest far-right rally in decades, PM Keir Starmer and his government remain silent amidst over 110,000 people rallying under far-right banners and flags, fuelled by xenophobic rhetoric and speeches from Elon Musk and French far-right politician Eric Zemmour.
The government’s inaction risks ceding the streets to hate and division. This presents the biggest challenge for a prime minister who seems detached from the storm engulfing the nation.
GOING FURTHER
Far-right London rally sees record crowds and violent clashes with police | THE GUARDIAN
Dozens of officers injured as up to 150,000 join Tommy Robinson rally | BBC NEWS
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