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Has Britain had similar riots?

Britain has experienced significant periods of urban unrest, notably in 1981, 1985, and 2011, often sparked by social deprivation, policing issues, or specific incidents. While the scale and frequency differ from France, the underlying causes of frustration and disorder can be similar. Farage's comparison aims to highlight a potential future, despite Britain's own history of such events.

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