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Riots Anniversary

The Riots One Year One: Do We Fear a Repeat?

Matthew Goodwin | Posted 09.10.2012 | UK Politics
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Matthew Goodwin

One year ago, England experienced the most significant outbreak of rioting in the entire post-war era. One year on, to what extent are we worried about a repeat of the riots? At first glance, many of the wider conditions that surrounded the riots remain, if they have not worsened.

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Dr Tyrone Pitsis | Posted 07.10.2012 | UK Universities & Education
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Dr Tyrone Pitsis

There is real hope here - one only need look at the Olympics to see an example of how collaboration can really engineer success. Just one year on from the riots, the energy and optimism from London 2012 can be harnessed to bring people together to make real change. There is a general mood of positivity in the air, which can be turned into something tangible.

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