Starmer condemns Southampton police attacks at PMQs; 11 officers injured in disorder over Henry Nowak murder
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Andrew Sparrow
8h ago· 33 min readenNews
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Summary
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced PMQs following violent disorder in Southampton linked to the murder of Henry Nowak, where 11 police officers were injured. Starmer condemned the attacks on police as 'disgraceful' and called for 'serious work, not rage.' He also addressed questions about how accusations of racism informed police thinking in the case, and noted concern over a Royal Navy helicopter crash. Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and other MPs questioned Starmer during the session.
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Henry Nowak's family have shown extraordinary dignity after their son's life was stolen in appalling circumstances. He was clearly a kind and thoughtful and much loved young man.
There are serious questions to answer, including how accusations of racism informed police thinking, and are supporting the IOPC
PM faces questions from opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and other MPs
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