‘A test of our values’: Starmer to call for whole-society response to rising antisemitism
Keir Starmer is calling for a whole-of-society response to rising antisemitism in the UK, emphasizing that solidarity must be demonstrated through actions, not just words. The prime minister will address the issue at a Downing Street roundtable following recent antisemitic attacks, including a knife attack in Golders Green. Starmer stressed that the crisis is not only a threat to Jewish communities but a test of national values.
- ▪Keir Starmer will host a roundtable at Downing Street with representatives from various sectors to address rising antisemitism.
- ▪The government has allocated an additional £25 million to boost security for Jewish communities, including police patrols and protection for synagogues and schools.
- ▪Sarah Sackman, MP for Finchley and Golders Green, criticized the lack of vocal support from anti-racist organizations and the liberal left following recent antisemitic incidents.
- ▪The Golders Green stabbings are under investigation, with authorities examining potential links to Iran-backed criminal proxies.
- ▪Starmer will convene ministers to discuss the domestic security implications of the Middle East conflict, particularly its impact on Jewish communities in the UK.
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Starmer: ‘These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us.’ Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenStarmer: ‘These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us.’ Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesPolitics‘A test of our values’: Starmer to call for whole-society response to rising antisemitism PM will say responsibility to stand with Jewish communities lies with ‘every one of us’ at event on TuesdayPippa Crerar and Aamna MohdinMon 4 May 2026 17.30 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer will call for a whole-of-society response to rising antisemitism on Tuesday, saying that it is not enough simply to…
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