What went wrong in London?  What led to the creation of an alienated youth underclass?  Media commentators have speculated that it’s the product of an embittered kind of underclass that’s been left to grow on the back on chronic unemployment, dysfunctional families and racial tension. Policing strategies and government cutbacks in community programs have also been at the centre of blame.

Listen Now – Nick Spencer, Research Director of the London think-tank Theos talks about the bigger social and moral issues behind the London riots

http://downloads.hopemedia.com.au/oh/oh_londonriots_2011-08-14.mp3


Leigh Hatcher

Leigh Hatcher is a veteran Australian broadcast journalist with more than four decades of experience in radio and television. He has served as a correspondent and presenter with networks including Seven and Sky News, reported from the Canberra press gallery, and is the author of several books including the bestseller I’m Not Crazy, I’m Just a Little Unwell.

Get daily encouragement delivered straight to your inbox

Writers from our Real Hope community offer valuable wisdom and insights based on their own experiences!

"*" indicates required fields

Subscribe + stay connected with all
our latest stories

"*" indicates required fields

Hope 103.2 is proudly supported by