What is Cobra meeting that UK government is holding to tackle widespread violence?

The UK government today held an emergency Cobra meeting following a spate of violence in Bolton, Rotherham, Middlesbrough, and other parts of the UK. COBRA denotes Cabinet Office Briefing Room A (COBRA). The purpose of COBRA is to make high-level decision when an emergency situation arrives.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held an urgent meeting with ministers and top law enforcement officials on Monday as he seeks to end days of street violence and attacks on hotels housing asylum seekers, which he has described as thuggery.

Lawlessness has swept the country over the past six days as right-wing activists used social media to spread misinformation to whip up anger over a stabbing rampage at a dance class that left three girls dead and many more wounded. False rumors spread online that the suspect was a Muslim and an immigrant, leading to attacks on immigrants and Muslims.


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On Sunday, angry mobs attacked two hotels used to house asylum seekers, breaking windows and lighting fires before police dispersed the crowds and residents were evacuated. During Monday’s meeting of the government's emergency response committee, known as Cobra, police chiefs and government ministers were expected to develop a response to ensure there is no repeat of the violence.

The Home Office, which is responsible for law and order, has offered mosques greater protection under a new "rapid response process" designed to quickly tackle the threat of further attacks on places of worship.

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FAQs

Q1. Who is Prime Minister of the UK?
A1. Prime Minister of the UK is Keir Starmer.

Q2. What is full form of COBRA?
A2. COBRA stands for Cabinet Office Briefing Room A.