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What Do The Riots Tell Us About The Far Right?

What Do The Riots Tell Us About The Far Right?

An investigation into what happened this summer.

Newscast · BBC News

August 21, 202432m 38s

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Show Notes

Today we look at who was involved in organising the riots across the UK.

Adam is joined by Investigations Correspondent Daniel De Simone and Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman to chat about what the riots across the country tells us about the far right.

And, what the latest government borrowing figures might mean for Rachel Reeves’ first budget as Chancellor.

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Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Gray with Kris Jalowiecki and Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The editor is Sam Bonham.