THERE is no question that violent far right yobs who attack police officers deserve instant justice — and hefty prison terms.
But so, too, do any other hardline groups found to be using the shocking Southport murders as an excuse to destabilise their towns and stoke fear.
After days of chaos, the first priority for Keir Starmer’s “standing army” of police officers is to restore order.
Courts must then be tough on the thugs, sentences have to be properly robust. Places in our overcrowded prisons must be found.
What must not happen now is anything that risks giving the impression Britain has a two-tier justice system.
Staffordshire Police are already reviewing footage of a protest liaison cop telling a group of men to “hide any weapons” inside a mosque.
We have also seen discrepancy in the BBC’s reporting of the disturbances, where what appeared to be hooded Islamist mobs were described as “protesters.”
It’s a perception that parts of the State are unwilling to tell uncomfortable truths that has led to anger and disillusionment in some communities.
That is now being exploited by the racists and fascists organising the violence.
Punishment must be swift. And it must be for all.
STILL, the great rip-off of hard-working drivers goes on.
Millions of motorists are being fleeced every day by forecourts keeping prices artificially high.
Plummeting oil markets means there is no justification for the average cost of a litre to be stagnant at 145p per litre for petrol and 150p
The RAC says drivers are overpaying by 5p a litre for petrol and 8p for diesel — a disaster for an economy desperate for growth.
The Competition and Markets Authority recently warned drivers were being soaked for £1.6billion and said a Pumpwatch scheme — backed by The Sun since 2016 — should be implemented.
The Tories failed to implement it before the Election — despite years of promising one.
New Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says he is now “considering” the CMA’s findings.
It’s a big opportunity for eco-warrior Miliband to do something worthwhile for motorists, too.
CHINA is not just a threat to our security at home and abroad. It is also a danger to Team GB’s athletes.
Adam Peaty deserves enormous credit for bravely voicing his suspicions about China’s alleged swimming frauds.
These “cheats” are polluting the Olympic pool.
