TORY politicians accused broadcasters of excusing the violence yesterday by repeatedly bringing up the impact of Government cuts on the rioters.
The BBC and former London Mayor Ken Livingstone used what some claimed was an “excuse-heavy narrative”.
The BBC focused heavily on the possibility of cuts leading to the explosion of violence.
Mr Livingstone also said: “The economic stagnation and cuts imposed by the Tory Government inevitably create social division.”
But Tory MP Patrick Mercer dismissed such claims as “crass”.
He said: “Now is not the time for political opportunism. This is clearly a very serious situation which our police officers need to deal with. Once it has been resolved then there may be questions to be asked, but not until.”
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