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Belfast violence prompts fight on the right
· 21 min
Episode Belfast violence prompts fight on the right
Has the unrest in Belfast sparked a new political battle over Britain’s immigration system
Political leaders have condemned the violent overnight protest after a Sudanese national was charged with attempted murder of a man in the city.
With parties scrambling to seize control of the narrative, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how the case has reignited questions about immigration, border security and the UK's system of indefinite leave to remain.
Elsewhere, Nigel Farage holds his first major news conference since the local and national elections. Will Reform face renewed scrutiny over immigration decisions made by some of its leading figures during their time in Conservative government?
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