It's much easier to call for a deeper understanding of why crimes are committed when you are in opposition, and it is not YOUR politics that is under scrutiny. I am not suprised Cameron is washing his hands of this, and claiming it is pure criminality. If it is more politically motivated, it is as a result of his, and his party's, politics. I believe several forummers had previously commented that the fiscal measures affecting mainly the poorest, would lead to unrest. Or, of course, it could just be a load of kids wanting new ipods.