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The Anti Imperialist">David Lammy and (Mis)understanding Violent Coercion The Anti Imperialist

David Lammy's remarks blaming the riots on a lack of corporal punishment have been widely reported in the media. Adam Elliott-Cooper argues that Lammy's clumsiness not only draws attention from the multitude of factors underpinning the riots, but also the culture of violence that is far more damaging to the communities he claims to represent.