Has Starmer mishandled the riots?

As riots sparked by the Southport murders continue to spread across the country, Sir Keir Starmer has warned that those responsible would regret taking part, vowing to do “whatever it takes to bring these thugs to justice as quickly as possible”.

Amid hotels used to house asylum seekers being set ablaze and attacks on police officers, Camilla and guest host for the week Tim Stanley discuss whether the PM is mishandling his first real crisis and look at the role being played by Reform leader Nigel Farage.

Plus: after all the Olympic controversy, we ask: Should a woman with XY chromosomes fight female boxers?

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