Labour will ensure police have the powers they need to deal with rioters, said the Prime Minister.

Sir Keir Starmer said the Government will “back” the police against the “violent disorder” in parts of England.

The Prime Minister held a meeting with police chiefs at 10 Downing Street to discuss the riots following the Southport stabbing.

He told police chiefs: “I wanted to send a message to each of you and through you, your officers, to say that this Government supports the police, supports what you are doing and to be absolutely clear: This is not protest, this is violent disorder and action will be taken.

“So, this Government will make sure you have got the powers you need and will back you in using those powers.”

There were 19 attendees in total at the meeting, including Dame Lynne Owens, Scotland Yard’s Deputy Commissioner, Matt Twist, the Assistant Commissioner and Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary.

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