Sir Keir Starmer has declared that attacks on British Jews represent "a crisis for all of us" and "a test of our values", as he prepares to bring together senior figures from across public life to drive a "whole of society" response to antisemitism.
Downing Street talks on antisemitism
The Prime Minister will hold roundtable discussions with leaders from business, civil society, health, culture, higher education, and policing to address antisemitism within their respective sectors. The initiative follows a terror incident in Golders Green where two Jewish men were stabbed, with the alleged attacker, Essa Suleiman, being remanded in custody.
Heightened security threats
During a ministerial meeting, Starmer is also expected to address the domestic security implications of the ongoing Iran war, including a heightened threat to Jewish communities across the United Kingdom. He will urge collective responsibility in tackling antisemitism, emphasising that the safety and wellbeing of British Jews is a shared national priority.
The move comes amid rising concerns over the "cumulative effect" of protests and hate crimes on Jewish people, with the government seeking a coordinated response to ensure community safety and uphold British values.
