‘Anti-Semitism is here, real and growing’: Keir Starmer vows to protect Jewish community after Golders Green attack
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that anti-Semitism in Britain is “growing, real and dangerous” following a series of recent violent incidents, including a knife attack in Golders Green that left members of the Jewish community injured.Starmer said the attack was “not isolated” but part of a broader pattern of hate-motivated violence, adding that the government had already stepped up policing and increased protective security for at-risk communities.
He said Britain faced a moment that required “national resolve” to counter rising extremism.In his Substack post, Starmer highlighted the seriousness of the threat, saying anti-Semitism is “here, real and growing” and warning that the country is at a “tipping point” amid global instability spilling over into domestic tensions.He said Britain must choose between unity and division and urged citizens to reject “the politics of grievance”.He linked the domestic security challenge to wider international conflicts, arguing that global crises were increasingly affecting communities in the UK. The Prime Minister also said his government is reviewing whether existing law enforcement powers are sufficient to deal with the growing threats and hate crimes.Starmer outlined a comprehensive vision for a “strong Britain”, focused on security, resilience and economic stability, while stressing the need for a united national response to rising extremism.It comes amid heightened concern following the Golders Green stabbing and other incidents targeting Jewish-associated sites.Earlier incidents included attacks on ambulances belonging to Jewish emergency volunteers and suspected arson at community memorial sites, causing concern among residents.Nearly 3,700 anti-Semitic incidents were recorded last year, more than double the number from the previous year, according to the Community Safety Trust.Authorities also warned that some individuals may be influenced by or supported by hostile foreign actors.
