British Jews protest Starmer after knife attack wounds two men
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 30
British Jews protest Starmer after knife attack wounds two men
11 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 30
In Golders Green, north London, protesters shouted at the prime minister as he visited a day after the stabbing; both victims were reported in stable condition.
Community members said they felt unsafe and accused the government of failing to tackle the causes of rising antisemitic attacks, while Starmer promised more funding for community policing and new legislation.
The attack, described as the most serious in a recent spate of anti-Jewish incidents in London, has become a political flashpoint before May 7 local elections, with opposition leaders also visiting the area.
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