UK riots: why is London burning? (part 2)

London is experiencing its worst social unrest in almost two decades. Burning cars, widespread looting, and stand-offs between the crowd and the police: it's hard to believe these are scenes taking place in the capital city of one of the world's richest countries. There are also reports of troubles in other cities, including Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. Laura Baines and her panel discuss what could be the cause of the riots.

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Robin BAKER, President of the British conservatives in Paris
Claude MORAES, Labour Party MEP for London
Tony TRAVERS, Sociologist, professor at the London School of Economics
Eric OLANDER, France 24 Digital Platforms Editor
Watch the first part here

Presenter

François Picard

14/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Riots in Paris: why Paris Saint-Germain title celebrations turned sour

A case of poorly-anticipated hooliganism, or were Monday's Right Bank riots symptomatic of a deeper-rooted problem in France that goes well beyond football? François Picard's panel looks at how Paris Saint-Germain's past could haunt its new Qatari owners.

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif? (part 2)

Poverty is daunting, extremism on the rise, the politicians all too familiar and yet Pakistanis turned out in their largest numbers in decades to vote. François Picard’s panel argues over third-time winner Nawaz Sharif’s ability to learn from past mistakes.

13/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Pakistan's new Sharif?

09/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

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