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Have the riots changed Britain?
5 Live listeners share their thoughts with Nicky Campbell.
From the North to the South the peaceful protesters reclaimed the streets.
Thousands of anti-racism protesters gathered in Newcastle, Sheffield, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol, London, Brighton.
There were some pockets of disorder but the widespread rioting and trouble that was expected - failed to materialise.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley described it as a "very successful nightβ, saying the fears of extreme-right disorder were βabatedβ.
The Minister for Policing Dame Diana Johnson says she is βcautiously welcomingβ the scenes last night.
Nicky Campbell asked listeners: Have the riots changed Britain?