Keir Starmer cancels holiday next week in wake of riots

Keir Starmer has cancelled his holiday next week in the wake of the riots across the UK, Report informs referring to the Independent.

The prime minister had been expected to travel to the continent for a summer break with his family this weekend.

But it is understood he will instead work between No 10 and Chequers, the PM’s grace and favour country home, next week.

On August 9, the Labour leader warned the police to remain on “high alert” amid fears of more trouble this weekend.

Some 6,000 riot officers are being deployed to potential hotspots, in a bid to prevent more violence erupting.