# Peter Bleksley - Notting Hill Carnival's Much More DANGEROUS Than Tommy Robinson's Marches

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Podcast: [The Daily Heretic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-heretic-7574275)
Published: 2026-07-04T18:00:00+00:00
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Why do some public events receive completely different policing responses despite repeated concerns about violence, disorder, and public safety? In this explosive conversation, former undercover detective Peter Bleksley joins Andrew Gold to discuss policing standards, public demonstrations, and why he believes Notting Hill Carnival presents far greater operational risks than many political marches routinely labelled “extremist” by media and politicians. 👉 Subscribe to The Daily Heretic now for fearless conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@hereticsclips/videos Peter Bleksley — former Scotland Yard detective, policing expert, and familiar face from Channel 4’s Hunted — breaks down the realities of crowd control, public order policing, and the growing public perception that British policing applies inconsistent standards depending on politics, culture, and media pressure. In this focused discussion, Bleksley compares the policing challenges surrounding large-scale public gatherings including Notting Hill Carnival and controversial political demonstrations linked to figures such as activist Tommy Robinson. Why do some events generate enormous police operations year after year due to violence and disorder concerns, while others dominate headlines primarily because of political controversy? And why do many members of the public increasingly believe policing decisions are shaped by optics and political sensitivities rather than operational consistency? The conversation explores riot policing, public safety, violent crime, crowd management, media narratives, institutional trust, protest culture, and the growing crisis of confidence surrounding modern British policing. Bleksley argues that policing should remain politically neutral and primarily focused on public safety rath…

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