Sir Keir Starmer announces the establishment of a 'standing army' to crush riots, Prime Minister appears unsure in a crisis meeting, historical context of standing armies in England explained, focus on swift prosecution of rioters and police response to different communities questioned.
Key Points
Establishment of standing army for riot control
Swift prosecution of rioters
Questions raised on differential police response to communities
Pros
Swift response to riots
Focus on criminal justice
Cons
Potential misuse of power
Concerns about differential police response to communities