Sir Keir Starmer has called for a potential ban on some pro-Palestine protests, suggesting there are instances where preventing marches, as seen in France, would be appropriate to combat antisemitism. He challenged individuals participating in protests to confront chants of 'globalise the Intifada', urging them to question why they are not speaking out against such rhetoric.
Labour leader's stance
The Labour leader emphasised the cumulative impact of repeated marches on the Jewish community and called for a 'whole of society response' to tackle antisemitism. His comments follow the raising of Britain's terror threat to severe after the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, with MI5 noting a rise in both Islamist and extreme right-wing terror.
Police response
Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has requested 300 additional officers to address growing antisemitism and is considering using police powers to limit upcoming protests, including a pro-Palestine march.
