“All Too Convenient” | Peaceful Anti-Racism Protests ‘Choreographed’ by Government?

Kevin O’Sullivan and Talk International Editor Isabel Oakeshott question whether last night’s anti-racism protests were ‘choreographed’ and ‘manipulated’. Thousands of peaceful anti-racism demonstrations appeared to quash fears of further violent disorder on Wednesday night, despite police preparing for more than 100 planned protests. Counter demonstrators in towns and cities across the country such as Birmingham, Middlesbrough, Walthamstow and Sheffield gathered with placards reading “Stamp out Islamophobia” and “No to Racism”. Despite the majority of forces facing very little trouble, the Metropolitan Police said about 50 people gathered in North End Road, Croydon, south London, and had “made clear their intention is to cause disruption & fuel disorder”. Police and politicians have cautiously welcomed the calmer scenes last night, although preparations remain in place for more potential disorder this weekend. Click here for more from Talk If you