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London's Uprising: History Repeats (With Extra Chaos)

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From Henry VIII to Sadiq Khan, riots in London have a long, wild history. Can the Met Police keep the peace this time? 🤔🔥

UK Riots: A Historical Context The streets of London are buzzing with tension once again as numerous far-right protests are set to take place. We can’t help but draw parallels with the unruly mobs that Henry VIII had to deal with centuries ago. Just as King Henry faced xenophobic uprisings, today’s Metropolitan Police are bracing for potential disorder. With at least 30 planned gatherings monitored by police, it’s no wonder officers have mobilized 6,000 riot officers to keep the peace, all while attempting to learn from the past—though not always successfully!

Warnings are ringing out across the capital, particularly in areas such as Walthamstow Central, where local MP Stella Creasy urged residents to steer clear amid rumours of a planned racist attack. The atmosphere is a far cry from the calm tranquillity usually associated with London’s streets. Instead, there’s a level of fear that’s so palpable, you could slice it with a knife—much like the blades wielded by rioters that plagued Birmingham recently. Locals there were advised to remain indoors as masked thugs demonstrated that their violence has not only resurfaced but also escalated.

Looking ahead, Mayor Sadiq Khan has issued stern warnings to anybody thinking about partaking in this unrest. He emphasizes that violence and disorder will simply not be tolerated. The police have pledged to use "every tactic and tool" in their arsenal to combat the anticipated chaos. However, as past events have shown, plans are often laid bare by unexpected actions and the sheer unpredictability of mob mentality.

In a twist of irony, while historical lessons loom large like the looming clouds over London, one cannot overlook the sadness of it all. It’s almost as if we’re stuck in a time loop; rioters echoing those who marched for various causes in centuries gone by, only now it’s masked thugs with knives. Let’s hope for a peaceful resolution, but history suggests that none will come easy.

Did you know that the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, spurred by socio-economic tensions, rocked London’s streets with a similar fervor? Or that protests have often shifted from peaceful to violent, all while historians scramble to connect the dots? Maybe it’s time to put down the pitchforks and have a good cup of tea instead?

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UK Riots Have Parallels in a London Uprising Against Foreigners ... (Bloomberg)

Henry VIII had to deal with xenophobic mobs too — and he did so harshly and imperfectly. But there's an abiding lesson to be learned.

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UK riots LIVE: Met Police issue warning to rioters amid fears of ... (Evening Standard)

Police monitoring at least 30 planned far-right gatherings across the UK on Wednesday as 6000 riot officers ready to be deployed.

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UK riots: MP urges people to avoid Walthamstow Central (East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Stella Creasy MP has urged people to avoid Walthamstow Central amid rumours of a planned “racist, Islamophobic attack” in the area.

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UK riots: Far-right protestors planning to hit these areas in London (Pakistan Today)

The Metropolitan Police are currently evaluating reports indicating that far-right groups are planning demonstrations across England, Wales, and Northern ...

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More police patrols and CCTV surveillance deployed in London to ... (Yahoo News UK)

Ahead of the possible protests, local government minister Jim MacMahon told Times Radio: “We hope that they don't take place in terms of the violent scenes that ...

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These Are The Areas To Avoid In London Ahead Of Far-Right ... (Secret London)

Met Police have confirmed 30 potential far-right protests to take place today August 7 with four London boroughs on alert.

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Met vows to use 'every tactic and tool' to tackle London disorder (BBC News)

The force says anyone who takes part in violent disorder will "face the full force of the law".

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Harrow riot plan update: 'No indication' of it going ahead (Harrow Times)

There are no indications that plans for far-right disruption in Harrow circulating on social media is going ahead, MP Gareth Thomas has claimed.

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UK riots: Sadiq Khan warns violent disorder 'will not be tolerated' in ... (City A.M.)

Sadiq Khan has warned would-be rioters that “violence and disorder on the streets of London will not be tolerated”.

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Birmingham locals warned 'remain indoors' as knife-wielding gangs ... (Daily Express)

Birmingham locals were advised to "remain indoors" as the city was rocked by a fresh wave of violence on Monday night. Masked thugs carrying knives were ...

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Rioters to take to London streets today with marches planned (MyLondon)

A police car burns as officers are deployed on the streets of Hartlepool following a violent protest. Videos on social media show a crowd of people in a street, ...

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London riots: Businesses boarded up and to close early amid fears ... (Evening Standard)

Businesses shutter doors amid fears of outbreak of disorder - but police vow swift action will be taken.

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Businesses board up early over fears far-right targeting 100 areas ... (Metro)

The Mayor of London has urged people to 'check on their friends and neighbours' as more unrest is expected in the UK after days of riots.

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East London council 'securing' construction sites ahead of riot worries (Building)

Waltham Forest council has announced it is securing construction sites ahead of worries about disturbances in the borough later today. Communities across the UK ...

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British police brace for fresh riots and counter protests (Reuters)

British police braced for further anti-Muslim and anti-migrant riots on Wednesday as far-right groups planned to target asylum centres and immigration law ...

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UK braces for day of unrest amid fears of 100 more far-right riots (Aljazeera.com)

Thousands of police have been deployed to avert possible attacks on immigration solicitors and refugee centres.

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UK riots today latest: Police fear 100 more far-right rallies tonight as ... (The Independent)

UK riots today latest news: Thousands of police brace for more violence in London as 39 immigration centres on far-right 'hit list'

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Sky Tells Staff To Go Home Early Amid Reports UK Riots Will Take ... (Deadline)

Sky employees have been told to leave the company's Isleworth campus amid reports that UK riots will be staged in Brentford, West London.

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UK riots latest: More than 100 far-Right demonstrations planned for ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

More than 100 far-Right demonstrations and 30 counter-protests are planned for tonight, police sources have confirmed.

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Sadiq Khan urges Londoners to check on friends and neighbours ... (The Guardian)

Mayor urges show of 'compassion' as Muslims and minority ethnic residents are left fearful of planned disorder.

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Far-right thugs plotting violence in London warned by Home ... (Evening Standard)

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and police chiefs told the extremists that they would face “the full force of the law” as extra officers ...

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London Braces for Potential Unrest as U.K. Riots Spread (Variety)

The British capital finds itself on edge as authorities prepare for possible disturbances following a week of riots across the U.K..

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UK riots live news: Thousands of police on standby across country (Aljazeera.com)

The United Kingdom braces for another day of unrest with more far-right race riots reportedly planned in several cities.

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Far-right riots: London Assembly condemns planned disorder (Wimbledon Guardian)

Labour, Conservative, Green and Liberal Democrat leaders in the London Assembly have issued a statement saying the violent and racist behaviour displayed by ...

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Businesses board up in London amid fears of far-right violence (The Guardian)

Shops close early, with more than 100 demonstrations planned to take place across capital.

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More than 1300 riot police on standby in London to deal with far ... (Evening Standard)

Council areas in the capital which could see demonstrations include Harrow, Hounslow, Barnet and Walthamstow. Ahead of the possible protests, local government ...

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