‘A test of our values’: Starmer to call for whole-society response to rising antisemitism
Summary
Keir Starmer will call on all parts of society to take action against rising antisemitism in the UK, not just offer words of support. The government plans increased security funding following recent attacks on Jewish communities, while Starmer and ministers will hold talks with various groups to address the issue.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer will urge society to respond actively against antisemitism, not just condemn it verbally.
- There have been recent antisemitic attacks, including a knife attack in Golders Green and arson incidents.
- Starmer will host a roundtable at Downing Street with representatives from business, charities, education, and policing.
- The government announced an extra £25 million to boost police patrols and improve security in Jewish community locations.
- Ministers will discuss the domestic security risks related to the Middle East conflict.
- The police are investigating possible links between recent attacks and Iranian proxies.
- Labour MP Sarah Sackman says some anti-racist groups and parts of the liberal left have not shown enough public support for Jewish people.
- Jewish community members express fear and exhaustion from ongoing threats and call for more visible solidarity.
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