Politics
Summer riots: what lessons have we learned one year later?
Published On Thu, 31 Jul 2025
Lavanya Chauhan
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This week marks one year since the killing of three young girls in Southport, an event that triggered riots across various parts of the UK. With recent unrest occurring near hotels housing asylum seekers, questions arise about whether any lessons have been learned from last year’s events. John Harris speaks with Dame Sara Khan, former counter-extremism commissioner and government adviser on social cohesion, along with Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. They reflect on how the violence of last summer revealed deep vulnerabilities within communities and explore what steps can be taken to address the growing tensions today.
Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from The Guardian.