Episode
Belfast violence prompts fight on the right
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- Politics At Sam and Anne's
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- Jun 10, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1267
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Summary
Has the unrest in Belfast sparked a new political battle over Britain’s immigration system Political leaders have condemned the violent overnight protest after a Sudanese national was charged with attempted murder of a man in the city. With parties scrambling to seize control of the narrative, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how the case has reignited questions about immigration, border security and the UK's system of indefinite leave to remain. Elsewhere, Nigel Farage holds his first major news conference since the local and national elections. Will Reform face renewed scrutiny over immigration decisions made by some of its leading figures during their time in Conservative government? You can find the full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election here.