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‘A test of our values’: Starmer to call for whole-society response to rising antisemitism

antisemitism, after a knife attack against the Jewish community in Golders Green last week, a spate of serious arson attacks and the terror incident

Starmer to host Downing Street summit to address antisemitism

antisemitic incidents in recent months, including the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

antisemitism and [a spate of incidents in recent months targeting Jewish sites](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgzdn665x6o) including an arson attack on ambulances also in Golders Green

Starmer calls antisemitism ‘crisis for all of us’ ahead of Downing Street summit – UK politics live

Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a pattern of rising antisemitism

Friday briefing: How rising antisemitism is striking fear into the everyday lives of British Jews

antisemitism is striking fear into the everyday lives of British Jews Good morning. It is a terrible fact of life for British Jews that few were surprised by Wednesday’s knife attack in Golders Green

Police declare terrorist incident after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Golders Green, north London, in what has been declared a terrorist incident by police. The two men, aged 76 and 34, were treated at the scene and are now in a stable condition in hospital

Starmer says ‘antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling’ after two people stabbed – latest updates

antisemitic attack in Golders Green is utterly appalling. > > Attacks on our Jewish community are attacks on Britain. Thank you to Shomrim, Hatzola and the police for acting swiftly. > > Those responsible will be brought to justice

Starmer says some pro-Palestinian protests could be banned amid attacks on British Jews

incidents in the months since the deadly antisemitic terror attack [on the Heaton Park synagogue](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/02/six-minutes-of-terror-how-manchester-synagogue-attack-unfolded) last October. In March, [four Jewish community ambulances were torched](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/23/jewish-volunteer-ambulances-fire-golders-green-suspected-arson-antisemitic-ntwnfb) in Golders Green

UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack

Golders Green attack, but had also been "driven by an increase in broader Islamist and extreme right-wing" threats. Wednesday's attack is the latest in a string of incidents targeting the UK Jewish community

Pro-Palestinian marches have been hijacked, says minister

antisemitic. It comes as Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis joined calls for a temporary ban on the marches, after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday. The attack in the north London

Manhunt after attempted arson attack on synagogue

Golders Green". She added that she "refuses to allow this to become the 'new normal'. "British Jews must be free to go about their lives without fear - whether taking their children to nursery or attending

Golders Green MP decries ‘lack of vocal solidarity’ from liberal left for Jewish community

Golders Green on Wednesday, and of Ishmail Hussein earlier the same day in Southwark. The stabbings have intensified calls for action on antisemitism, coming within weeks of other incidents

‘Whatever life throws at us, we don’t walk alone’: how a London synagogue attack birthed an act of solidarity

incident, which is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. That attack comes after the [fire bombing last month of four ambulances](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/23/jewish-volunteer-ambulances-fire-golders-green-suspected-arson-antisemitic-ntwnfb) owned by a Jewish charity in nearby Golders Green

Antisemitism 'a national security emergency', government terror adviser says

Golders Green, north London. Police have declared the attack a terrorist incident and have arrested a 45-year-old British national, who came to the UK from Somalia as a child, on suspicion of attempted

Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests

Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday. The attack, which has been declared a terror incident by police, is the latest in a string of violent incidents targeting Jewish people. The government commissioned a review

Met chief criticises Green party leader over post on Golders Green attack

Green party condemned the incident as “an appalling act of antisemitic violence. Jewish people deserve safety and belonging wherever they live and we stand in solidarity with the British Jewish community.” Rowley also said

Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent

Golders Green on Wednesday morning. The Metropolitan Police said he had been referred to Prevent - a key part of the UK's counter-terrorism strategy - in 2020 but the case was shelved later the same

‘Do we need to think about moving away?’: Golders Green Jewish community fears for safety after stabbing

antisemitic attack. “People think, is it really the place for me to be here? Is the UK safe for Jewish people, or is it something we need to think about, moving away?” It is feared

Suspect arrested after two Jewish people stabbed in London

incident in the British capital happened in Golders Green, home to a large Jewish community. The Community Security Trust also reported the attack in a post on social media. “We are working closely with

Police investigate attempted arson attack at north-west London synagogue

incidents targeting the Jewish community in Finchley, Golders Green and Hendon. “We want to thank the Met police and London fire brigade for responding quickly and for all they are doing to protect the Jewish