Our leader has spoken:
But we will not stand for assaults on police officers doing their job or for people feeling intimidated on our streets because of their background or the colour of their skin."
The prime minister added that Britain "is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect".
"Our flag represents our diverse country and we will never surrender it to those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division."
He should not have said that last bit as he has effectively alienated probably the majority of the crowd who see it as being proud of their country. It’s the ‘white van man’ scenario again and Starmer has now decided what side of the divide he is on, and it would appear that the public are on the other side. Again.