British PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer suggested that some pro-Palestinian marches could be banned if they include chants like 'globalise the intifada,' which he deemed unacceptable. He emphasized his support for peaceful protest but called for stronger policing of language used during demonstrations. The comments follow a rise in anti-Semitic incidents, including a stabbing attack in north London, prompting increased security measures.
- ▪Keir Starmer stated that protests featuring chants such as 'globalise the intifada' could be banned due to their inflammatory nature.
- ▪Two men were stabbed in Golders Green, a north London area with a large Jewish community, leading to heightened security concerns.
- ▪Starmer, whose wife is of Jewish origin, visited the attack site and was criticized by some locals for insufficient protection measures.
- ▪London and Manchester police previously announced they would arrest individuals chanting 'globalise the intifada' at protests.
- ▪Britain raised its national terrorism threat level to 'severe' following the stabbings and ongoing extremist threats.
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British PM says some pro-Palestinian marches could be bannedSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of anti-Semitic incidents.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 02, 2026, 02:25 PMUpdated May 02, 2026, 02:25 PMLONDON – Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in an interview broadcast on May 2 that banning some pro-Palestinian marches could be justified, especially when they call for the intifada to spread.Labour leader Starmer is under pressure to act after a spate of anti-Semitic incidents, including this week, when two men were stabbed in the north London suburb of Golders Green, which is home to a large Jewish community.A 45-year-old British national who was born in Somalia was remanded in custody…
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