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UK protests: Violence will be punished says Yvette Cooper

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Yvette Cooper warns anyone engaging in "unacceptable disorderâ will pay the price.

She said she would work with police forces to ensure "consequences, arrests and prosecutions" Several police forces reported that officers had been injured while policing demonstrations.

Tensions have been high after the killing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift -themed dance party in Southport on Monday .

The BBC has identified at least 30 demonstrations being planned by far-right activists around the UK over the weekend , including a new protest in Southport . An extra 70 prosecutors are on standby this weekend to charge people arrested in connection with violent disorder. Shadow home secretary James Cleverly called on Sir Keir and home secretary to "do more" to restore public order and "send a clear message to the thugs". Earlier this week , the prime minister announced a new national violent disorder programme to help clamp down on violent groups by allowing police forces to share intelligence. With additional reporting by BBC News reporters across England ..

VR Score

53

Informative language

51

Neutral language

26

Article tone

formal

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English

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53

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likely offensive

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possibly hateful

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short-lived

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