Keir Starmer appeared at Downing Street to condemn the violent disorder which is causing damage and spreading fear.
Just a few weeks into the government, the new prime minister has been confronted with a murder of three girls in Southport and the aftermath of protesting and riots, following misinformation that a migrant was to blame for the atrocity.
Starmer has called for a coordinated police approach and has told Muslims that this behaviour does not represent Britain.
He said: “Make no mistake, whether it is in Southport, London or Hartlepool, these people are showing our country who they are – mosques targeted because they are mosques, flares thrown at a statue of Winston Churchill and a nazi salute shown at a cenotaph.
“I utterly condemn the far right thuggery we’ve seen this weekend. Be in no doubt those who have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law. Police will make arrests and convictions will follow. I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder either directly or taking part online, and then running away.
“This violent rob does not represent our country and they will be brought to justice.”
