At its core:
Facial recognition system being trialed in multiple areas
Most businesses such as supermarkets having a camera at the entrance with gates
Crime stats will be published revealing the source is primarily certain groups
This creates racial and cultural tension, resulting in riots in Summer
Summer riots justify excessive policing in certain areas and introductions of more laws
Laws will mandate widespread adoption of China-like facial recognition A.I. cameras in public spaces
Facial recognition system will be used as a way to identify every single individual involved in any future disorder
Continued injection of immigration into varying towns and cities will continue to intentionally provoke conflicts
Facial recognition system has already been tested during early 2020's to identify when a face is partially covered
Facial recognition system data encrypted link with airports initially, framed under preventing terrorism.
Facial recognition system data encrypted link extends to high-profile businesses and then slowly trickles down.
Not really a way to stop it. You can leave the UK but the technology is going to become widespread in a lot of places.
It'll get a generic level of viewership because there's nothing else on at certain times.