Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sparked controversy by backing a ban on some pro-Palestine protests, suggesting that certain marches should be prevented on UK streets following the Golders Green terror attack. He challenged marchers who hear chants of 'globalise the Intifada' to question why they are not calling it out, emphasising the cumulative impact on the Jewish community.
Terror Threat Raised to Severe
The UK's terror threat has been raised to severe, with Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley stating that the Jewish community faces its greatest ever threat. Lord Mann, the government's independent adviser on antisemitism, deemed it 'unconscionable' to outlaw peaceful pro-Palestine protests, a view echoed by Green Party and Labour figures who warned against restricting peaceful dissent.
Police Consider Limiting Protests
Sir Mark Rowley has called for 300 additional officers to tackle antisemitism and is considering whether to limit two upcoming London protests, including a pro-Palestine march. The debate highlights tensions between protecting communities and upholding free speech.
