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How the riots dominated the public’s news attention
With the nationwide riots having subsided, and a stream of initial convictions already coming through, a retrospective look at data from YouGov’s AI-powered news tracker shows how the unrest captured the public’s attention more than any other topic.
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John Humphrys - Back to beer and sandwiches at Number 10?
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Two thirds of Britons say social media companies should be held responsible for posts inciting riots
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Public doubtful criminal justice system can cope with the riots
Only one in five believe courts and police are sufficiently resourced to deal with riots, with only one in eleven feeling so of the prison service
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How does the public’s reaction to the 2024 riots compare to those in 2011?
Fewer Britons say riots are being handled well than in 2011, and there is greater leniency towards the rioters
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Is the honeymoon over? Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings return to pre-election levels
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Top national issues: crime and immigration shoot up following Southport and subsequent rioting
Immigration now tops the list of most important national issues for the first time since 2016
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Almost half of Britons now believe right-wing extremists are a major threat following 2024 riots
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The public reaction to the 2024 riots
Few Britons support the disorder, with the vast majority saying it is unjustified and that the views of the rioters are not representative of the wider population
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