UK riots ‘should have been prevented’ – race expert

UK riots ‘should have been prevented’ – race expert

A newly released report says that the UK is at risk of further waves of rioting unless the government acts to tackle the underlying causes. Assessing the nature of the riots that followed the Southport stabbings in which three girls were killed last summer, the Race Equality Foundation says there was a breakdown in the response at a national and local level. We spoke to Jabeer Butt, who is the group’s chief executive.

Understanding the Racist Riots of 2024 and what should be done - Race Equality Foundation

UK at risk of further waves of racist rioting unless government acts, latest report by leading race equality charity argues.  27th May 2025 – ‘Understanding the Racist Riots of 2024 and what should be done’, published by the Race Equality Foundation, outlines how the UK government has failed to tackle the underlying causes of the 2024 summer riots.  The report is the latest publication in a series of work by the Race Equality Foundation ‘Respond…