Starmer vows rioters will ‘feel full force of law’ after Cobra meeting amid fears of more violence

KEIR Starmer has vowed that taking part in unrest will “feel the full force of the law” amid fears of more chaos across Britain.

The Prime Minister chaired another emergency Cobra meeting with relevant ministers and police chiefs this evening regarding tackling the violent disorder that has been taking place in the UK.

The PM said he is expecting "substantive sentencing" for those taking part in the unrest "before the end of this week".

Speaking to reporters inside Downing Street on Tuesday evening, Sir Keir said: "Those involved will feel the full force of the law… over 400 people now have been arrested, 100 have been charged - some in relation to online activity - and a number of them are already in court.

"I'm now expecting substantive sentencing before the end of this week.

"That should send a very powerful message to anybody involved, either directly or online, that you are likely to be dealt with within a week.

"Nobody, but nobody, should be involved themselves in this disorder."

It comes as an elite squad of cops are on standby to tackle riots planned in 30 areas across the UK.

An army of 6,000 riot officers are preparing to intervene on a swathe of “Enough is Enough” events set for tomorrow night.

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[TheTrickshot]

At what point can we go abroad to claim asylum because our country isn't safe?

[LisaOwen-jxst]

Why did not you speak to the families of those poor little girls. You walked away. A few words of sympathy and kindness were needed. You walked away. Why.

[heyitsmetrousers]

Did the rioters of Leeds feel the full force?

[Democracyguardd]

He's made his views on democracy loud and clear, absolute denial of legal duty

[brucefraser]

tough guy, what a hero. as a narcissist he has no clue just how hated and dumb he is

[poppy]

I do not trust this man & I trust his judgement even less.

[winterknight]

can't see people putting Labour in charge again...ever

[bri_____]

The one silver lining is that the British establishment now has ZERO chance of convincing our kids to perish in their forever wars

[Britain]

He hasn't got a clue god help this country with this man in charge

[kyleheys]

Why don’t you adress the actual problem rather than deflect, this guy is an absolute joke of a PM

[TobiasLittle-lz]

How safe did those people in Birmingham feel yesterday? I bet they felt real safe with all the police that were there.

[Sweetcnj]

So he is just doubling down… nobody can be this daft. Who does he work for? 🤔 clearly not the English people.

[junegoodings]

Government need to arrest the Muslims who were carrying machetes stop just blaming the britsh they are not the ones who are carrying machetes

[Dizzy]

Will the full force of the law also be felt by those immigrants who break the law as well or will we give them some more "free stuff"?

[themotoscotsman]

Just resign, he’s out his depth, there is Muslims walking around with swords etc so he will have to make them accountable if not that’s two tier policing.

[thebrokenstringspete]

Not a fan of the rioting but Starmer's attitude is far more worrying. He's instructing the courts to be far more harsh than they typically would be. WTF is this🤷

[messi]

I can’t believe people are surprised. It’s Labour

[adamlenham]

He’s toned it down abit but still not prepared to discuss any underlying issues. Weak weak man

[AlyoshaMyshkin]

Fix your camera angle, Keir. This is a serious situation, look straight at the viewer.

[WarWulf]

He's making things worse because he is out of his depth and terrified! He needs to be removed from office, totally unfit to serve as Prime Minister.