Last week, Southampton saw violence, criminal damage, 11 police officers injured and a police dog hurt.
This week, hospital workers in Belfast are being intimidated while simply trying to do the jobs that keep our communities alive.
When politicians and influencers exploit fear, division and anger, the consequences are felt by ordinary people.
We have seen how far-right populism can weaponise grievances, turn communities against each other and normalise hostility towards minorities and migrants.
Brexit was fuelled by narratives about fear and division. We should be asking whether the politics of permanent outrage is making Britain safer or simply making it more volatile.
We do not need more enemies within our communities. We need more people like the nurses, carers and workers who choose to build them.
The choice is between fear and solidarity.