Most Brits think Sir Keir should cancel his hols over riots

Wednesday night was expected to be filled with violent riots breaking out across the country – but instead of the disorder that the police had prepared for, counter-protestors filled the streets. The new Labour government will be hoping that this is the beginning of the end of a week of disruption and that their swift justice technique is paying off. Sir Keir will be especially hopeful that the ‘far-right thuggery’ looks to be coming to a close under his watch – not least because it’s thought he still has holiday plans…

Reports emerged on Sunday that the Prime Minister would not be going away this week but Downing Street has kept tight-lipped about whether Starmer will instead take time off after Friday – or if he’ll rearrange his holiday in light of the unrest. It appears that the public are more than a little sceptical about the PM’s scheduled getaway. YouGov polling