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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 night”, saying the fears of extreme-right disorder were β€œabated”.

The Minister for Policing Dame Diana Johnson says she is β€œcautiously welcoming” the scenes last night.

Nicky Campbell asked listeners: Have the riots changed Britain?

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