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Why talk of civil war is overblown

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60% Informative

In 1642 hardly anyone wanted civil war in England , and hardly anyone expected it.

It was not, in fact, the United Kingdom’s last civil war. This took place in Ireland just over a century ago .

The differences between England in 1642 or Ireland in 1916 and Britain today are vastly greater than the similarities.

Until now, British political culture has been less tolerant of unruly protests.

This has been put to the test in recent months by several political groups.

Now, stimulated by the Southport tragedy, extreme anti-immigrant groups are having their turn.

There is always a criminal element that enjoys both recreational violence and opportunity to do a bit of looting.

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English

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