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Starmer calls antisemitism ‘crisis for all of us’ ahead of Downing Street summit – UK politics live
TL;DR
Keir Starmer has labeled antisemitism as 'a crisis for all of us' during a Downing Street summit aimed at addressing rising antisemitism in the UK. He emphasized the need for collective action to ensure safety for Jewish communities.
Key points
- Keir Starmer calls antisemitism a crisis for all
- Downing Street summit aims to address rising antisemitism
- Recent terrorist attack in Golders Green highlighted the issue
- Jewish communities feel frightened and unsafe
- Collective action is needed to ensure safety
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Good morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:
double quotation markLast week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a pattern of rising antisemitism that has left our Jewish communities feeling frightened, angry, and asking whether this country, their home, is safe for them.
These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us. It is a test of our values. Values that are not guaranteed, but are earned. Every single day, through our actions.
Here is Pippa Crerar and Aamna Mohdin’s overnight story about this.
And here is the overnight news release.
Last week, after the attack in Golders Green, the government announced an extra £25m “to boost police patrols, specialist officers, and protective security for Jewish communities - taking total funding to £58m, as well as £7m to tackle antisemitism in schools, colleges and universities”. This morning the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has announced a smaller funding boost for councils to coincide with the No 10 event. It says:
double quotation markJewish communities across England will receive a further £1m of government funding to tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in those places facing the greatest risk.
An immediate £500,000 will also be allocated to Barnet council, reflecting recent serious antisemitic incidents in the borough and the large number of Jewish residents there.
There has been an alarming rise in antisemitism both in this country and across much of the globe, including the horrific antisemitic terrorist attacks in Heaton Park and Bondi Beach last year, and an appalling spate of antisemitic attacks in North West London in recent weeks.
To tackle this, the additional funding being announced today will expand MHCLG’s Common Ground programme - which is already providing more than £4m to communities across the country.
Q&A
What did Keir Starmer say about antisemitism at the Downing Street summit?
Keir Starmer described antisemitism as 'a crisis for all of us' and called for collective action to address the rising issue.
What recent event prompted Starmer's comments on antisemitism?
Starmer's comments were prompted by a recent terrorist attack in Golders Green, which he condemned as part of a broader pattern of rising antisemitism.
How are Jewish communities in the UK feeling about the rise in antisemitism?
Jewish communities in the UK are feeling frightened and angry, questioning their safety in the country due to the increase in antisemitic incidents.
What actions did Starmer suggest are necessary to combat antisemitism?
Starmer emphasized that combating antisemitism requires daily actions that reflect the values of society, urging leaders across public life to take responsibility.
