"UK Leaders Convene to Address 'Crisis of Antisemitism': Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for a national response to the growing threat of antisemitism in the UK, following last week's terrorist attack in Golders Green. The event at Downing Street aims to unite leaders from across public life to tackle the issue, which Starmer describes as a 'crisis for all of us.' As part of the initiative, the government is committing £1 million in funding to support Jewish communities and strengthen cohesion in areas most affected by antisemitic incidents. Meanwhile, £500,000 will be allocated to Barnet council, where recent events have highlighted the need for additional support."
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood 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:Last 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.Jewish 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. Continue reading...
