Is the EDL a terror group? Plus Tory leadership hopeful Mel Stride

“It’s not protest, it’s not legitimate. It’s crime and violent disorder”. That’s how Sir Keir Starmer described the far-Right riots that popped up following the Southport stabbings. But who are the rioters and what is motivating them? Camilla and Gordon speak to a former EDL member about why people join similar groups - and why he left.Then, with six candidates lined up to lead the Conservatives, we hear from the underdog: Mel Stride. The former work and pensions secretary talks about an immigration cap, which taxes he would cut first, and his favourite McDonald’s order.ReadSouthport stabbing latest: Starmer will not allow far-Right to co-ordinate ‘summer of riots’ Updated 5 minutes agoShare your feedback on The Daily T podcast by taking our survey (here). To thank you for taking part, you’ll be entered into a prize draw to win one of four £50 John Lewis vouchers. £50 John Lewis voucher prize draw terms and conditions: Open to residents of the UK, ROI, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. 18+only. Entrants must complete and submit the survey before 23:59 on 25/08/24. [Terms and conditions]Producers: Lilian Fawcett and Georgia CoanSenior Producer: John CadiganExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyVideo Producer: Luke GoodsallStudio Operator: Meghan SearleSocial Media Producer: Niamh WalshEditor: Camilla TomineyOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.