Inciting antisemitism will not be tolerated, Starmer warns Iran
Starmer said investigators are examining whether a foreign state backed recent attacks as the government fast-tracks new powers and adds £25 million for security.
- On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a Downing Street roundtable with senior figures to drive a 'whole of society' response to rising antisemitism, ordering an independent audit of how allegations are handled.
- Counter Terrorism Policing London is investigating recent Golders Green stabbings and arson attacks; Cdr Helen Flanagan reported 30 arrests and nine charges since the UK terrorism threat level rose to 'severe' on April 30.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced £25 million for increased police patrols and enhanced security, alongside £1 million for community safety work. Universities must 'demonstrate action' against antisemitism, and The Arts Council will withdraw funding from those promoting hatred.
- Prime Minister Starmer warned Iran that efforts to foment violence 'will not be tolerated' amid investigations into foreign involvement. The Iranian Embassy 'categorically rejects' these allegations, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
- Fast-Tracked legislation will target 'malign threats' and allow designation of hostile state-linked groups as terrorist organizations. Starmer vowed to address underlying forces driving hatred, emphasizing that security alone is 'not enough' to eradicate antisemitism.
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Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
LONDON (AP) — Counterterror police in Britain were investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue Tuesday as Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted a meeting to respond to a wave of antisemitic attacks that have caused outrage and fear in the Jewish community. Gates and a lock on the front of the former temple in the Whitechapel area of east London had minor damage, but no one was injured, Metropolitan Police said. The incident is the la…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned, on Tuesday, at a summit on Downing Street, that Britain will not tolerate Iran or other foreign states spreading hatred against Jews, reports Politico. His warning comes after two men of Jewish origin were stabbed in northern London last week.
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Iran’s attempts to stir up violence in UK ‘will not be tolerated’, PM says
Last week’s stabbing in Golders Green was the latest in a series of attacks on Britain’s Jewish community which have contributed to concerns.
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