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Belfast on fire

June 11, 2026·32 min
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There has been a second night of riots in Belfast following a knife attack in the Northern Irish city on Monday. Yesterday authorities called for calm after vehicles and houses were set alight. As violent anti-immigration protests continue, what’s it like on the ground and what can the government do going forward?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestoryGuests:Constance Kampfner, northern correspondent, The TimesOliver Wright, policy editor, The TimesHost: Manveen RanaProducers: Sophie McNulty, Olivia Case, Micaela Arneson.We want to hear from you - email: thestory@thetimes.comRead more: Belfast attack latestFurther listening: What Henry Nowak’s murder means for policingClips: X, The Times, BBC, Times Radio. Photo: Getty Images.This podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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