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Libertines and Babyshambles songwriter Pete Doherty has been giving his thoughts on last month’s rioting and looting in London, describing some of the actions of those involved as ‘insane’.

When speaking to Blagsound.com, Doherty described the ‘whole system’, from politicians through to the rioters, as ‘corrupt’, and claimed the current consumer-orientated world had been ‘asking for it’.

Carl Barat has moved to deny weekend rumours which claimed a Libertines tour has been arranged for 2012.

One of the UK’s always-accurate tabloid ‘sources’ had been quoted in the Sunday Mirror yesterday (August 21st), as saying Barat and principal bandmate Pete Doherty were ready to return to the stage after a successful reunion at the Reading/Leeds festival almost exactly a year ago.

Libertines and Babyshambles songwriter Pete Doherty has spoken for the first time about the untimely death of his good friend Amy Winehouse, saying he is finding it ‘almost impossible’ to come to terms with the news.

In the last ten years The Cribs have come a long way from their roots in the Merrie City. They developed as musicians and as people in the north of England, finding their feet in an old abandoned mill – an unofficial venue where they would also put on a whole camaraderie of chancers with a dream. A decade on and the brothers Grimm (famed as Jarman) return to the smaller stages again for the first time since the departure of The Smiths‘ guitarist Johnny Marr. Bassist and singer Gary Jarman takes time before the first show in almost a year to talk about the band’s humble beginnings.

On a cool breezy early May evening bustling youths could be found littering the streets of Leamington Spa; they’re dressed like culture guzzling scenesters as they drink from cans and draw breath between cigarette draughts in an air of anticipation. The Assembly Hall stands modestly amidst a diner and a nightclub, a short distance from the central parade.

Carl Barat has cast further doubt on the continuation of The Libertines‘ reunion which began with a hugely successful appearance at last year’s Reading/Leeds festival, saying any future projects for the group ‘might not happen’.

Carl Barat, best known as one half of the songwriting partnership responsible for the most influential band of the last decade, is not one to rest on his laurels. Last summer he finally succumbed to Pete Doherty‘s persuasive charms and reunited The Libertines to headline the Reading and Leeds festival. The gigs, which also included a warm up show at London’s Kentish Town Forum, did no harm to the band’s legacy and went down an absolute storm.

Carl Barat has moved to put an end to speculation surrounding The Libertines‘ immediate future today, confirming that the band have no plans to follow up their successful 2010 reunion shows with any dates this year.

The Libertines could be ready to return to the live scene following their successful reunion last year, as reports of a new deal with investment firm Power Amp emerge today.

Pete Doherty has announced details of a large UK & Ireland tour which is due to kick off this May.