US EditionStarmer urges tougher action against Gaza protests in UK following antisemitic attacks
Starmer said chants such as “globalise the intifada” should be prosecuted and that repeated marches may justify tighter policing or bans.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested on Friday that authorities should ban certain pro-Palestine marches, citing 'instances' where preventing protests is appropriate to maintain a diverse and tolerant Britain.
- Following the Golders Green attack, the UK terror threat level rose to 'severe,' with authorities believing an attack is 'highly likely' in the next six months.
- Starmer demanded 'tougher action' against chants of 'globalise the Intifada,' challenging protesters to reflect on why they do not call out such rhetoric during marches.
- Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called for 300 extra officers to tackle antisemitism, while Starmer branded Green Party leader Zack Polanski 'disgraceful' for criticizing the Golders Green arrest.
- Addressing the 'cumulative effect' of repeated protests on the Jewish community, Starmer advocated for a 'whole of society response' to antisemitism, emphasizing the need to preserve Britain's tolerant values.
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UK prime minister Keir Starmer calls for ‘tougher action’?on protest chants
Protesters have a responsibility to call out those chanting “globalise the intifada” at Gaza marches, Keir Starmer has said, amid concerns about the growing threat to British Jews after the Golders Green stabbing.
The British Prime Minister warned Saturday that it was necessary to take firmer action against those chanting certain slogans during the pro-Palestinian demonstrations, as concerns about the safety of British Jews grew after the stabbing of two Jewish men in London.
Keir Starmer suggests pro-Palestine marches could be BANNED to 'protect Jewish community'
Sir Keir Starmer has suggested pro-Palestine demonstrations could potentially be banned, owing to their effect on Britain's Jewish community.When questioned about whether he favoured stricter policing of language at marches, or wanted some protests halted entirely, the Prime Minister responded: "I think certainly the first, and I think there are instances for the latter."He emphasised his desire for "tougher action" against demonstrators using s…
UK's Starmer blames antisemitic attack on pro-Palestine marches and rhetoric
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for tougher action on pro-Palestinian marches and rhetoric, which he blamed for increased antisemitism. Following the stabbing of two Jewish men in London this week, the Jewish community has called on the government to do more to protect it. Starmer, speaking with the BBC, blamed the rise of certain pro-Palestinian activism since Oct. 7, 2023, in part for the rise in antisemitic attacks. He sugge…
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