Starmer warns Iran’s attempts to destabilise British society ‘will not be tolerated’
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned Iran that attempts to destabilize British society will not be tolerated, amid concerns over rising antisemitism linked to foreign influence. The government is investigating whether foreign states, including Iran, are behind recent attacks on the Jewish community in the UK. New legislation and fast-tracked hate crime prosecutions are being introduced to address the threat.
- ▪Keir Starmer warned Iran against attempts to destabilize British society during a Downing Street meeting.
- ▪The UK government is investigating whether foreign states are inciting antisemitic incidents in the country.
- ▪New measures include fast-tracked hate crime prosecutions and proposed legislation to counter state-backed threats.
- ▪Security measures have been enhanced to protect the Jewish community following a knife attack in Golders Green.
- ▪The government is considering proscribing Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as part of its response.
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