‘You will regret this!’ Keir Starmer rages at ‘organised, violent thuggery’ as mob storm Rotherham migrant hotel
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has hit out at “organised, violent thuggery” during a furious Downing Street press conference.
The Labour leader called the presser in the wake of violence in Rotherham, where protesters have stormed a hotel.
Commenting on scenes of bedlam on the streets of Britain, the Prime Minister said: “Be in no doubt, those that have participated in this violence will face the full force of the law.
“The police will be making arrests. Individuals will be held on remand, charges will follow and convictions will follow.
“I guarantee you will regret taking part in this disorder, whether directly or those whipping up this action online and then running away themselves.
“This is not a protest, it is organised, violent thuggery and it has no place on our streets or online.”
The Government has today announced greater protection for mosques with new emergency security that can be rapidly deployed.
The new rapid response process means mosques at risk of violent disorder can be offered additional security personnel.
Mobs across Britain have carried out acts of vandalism, with mosques often being a target.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: “Britain is a proud and tolerant country, and nobody should make any excuses for the shameful actions of the hooligans, thugs and extremist groups who have been attacking police officers, looting local shops or attacking people based on the colour of their skin.
“In light of the disgraceful threats and attacks that local mosques have also faced in many communities, the government is providing rapid additional support through the Protective Security for Mosques Scheme, alongside the support from local police forces and we repeat that anyone involved in this disorder and violence will face the full force of the law.
“As a nation we will not tolerate criminal behaviour, dangerous extremism, and racist attacks that go against everything our country stands for.”