Keir Starmer condemns violence during anti-immigration protests

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer addressed the massive anti-immigration protests that took place yesterday, emphasizing the right to peaceful protest as a core value of the country. However, he condemned any violence, stating, "We will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin."

Starmer highlighted Britain"s commitment to tolerance, diversity, and respect, asserting that the nation is built on these principles. He remarked that the UK flag symbolizes this diversity and vowed that it would not be surrendered to those who use it as a symbol of violence, fear, and division.

For further context on similar situations, see Starmer: UK flag symbolizes diversity, will not surrender it to violence.