Britain takes steps to prevent racist riots resuming at weekend

LONDON: Britain is keeping thousands of specialist police on duty in case of racist riots at the weekend, and the government said it was considering tougher rules on social media companies after days of unrest fueled by online misinformation. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said extra police and swift justice had deterred what he called “far-right thugs” starting Wednesday, but authorities would remain on high alert for further trouble.

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