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Picking up the pieces

Ann McGauran looks at the underlying issues that have spurred on a host of violent protests across the UK, and ponders what steps the sector can take moving forwards

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After a wave of racism and violence hit many communities throughout England and Northern Ireland, how should local councils and their partners begin to pick up the pieces?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has so far said the disorder represents a law and order problem. The messaging from central government has not connected the events to underlying social issues.

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