The Standing Strong rally outside Downing Street drew thousands on Sunday, with Kemi Badenoch, Ed Davey, Pat McFadden and Richard Tice joining interfaith leaders.
It followed a surge in antisemitic hate crimes, including the 29 April stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green; suspect Essa Suleiman has been charged with attempted murder.
The attack helped push the UK terror threat level to severe, while London recorded its highest monthly antisemitic hate-crime total in two years and police pledged 100 extra officers.
Why is Britain's response to antisemitic violence called a 'plaster on a wound' despite a severe national terror threat?
Is the UK facing a rise in domestic hate, or a shadow war waged on its streets by foreign powers?
When police at schools become normal for Jewish children, has the fight against antisemitism in Britain already been lost?
"British Jews Under Threat: 6,700 Antisemitic Incidents, State-Backed Attacks, and the Crisis of Political Will"
Overview
On May 10, 2026, the Jewish community gathered outside Downing Street for a major rally, expressing deep concern and demanding action against rising antisemitism. Saul Taylor, president of the United Synagogue, delivered a powerful speech highlighting the severity of anti-Jewish hate in Great Britain. The rally served as a clear demonstration of the community’s frustration and urgent call for stronger government intervention. This event underscored both the growing threat of antisemitism and the community’s sense of being overlooked, emphasizing the need for national recognition and robust measures to address the issue.