'I won't change policies one bit as result of the summer riots'

SIR Keir Starmer has insisted he will not let violence dictate Government policy following the summer riots and shared concerns about 'snake oil' promises from the far right across Europe.

The Prime Minister also said he did not think Britain was a racist country, and pointed to the 'decent' people who joined clean-up efforts following August's unrest. The riots, inset, were sparked after three young girls were killed in an attack in Southport on July 29.

Hundreds of people have now been through the court system for offences, riot-related after clashing with police and attacking hotels housing asylum seekers, among other actions.