Starmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attack
Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged the public to recognize the pain of the Jewish community following a stabbing attack in Golders Green, calling antisemitism a deep-rooted hatred that must not be ignored. He condemned those marching alongside Hamas supporters as complicit in venerating violence against Jews and announced new measures to enhance Jewish community security. Starmer's visit was met with protests from Jewish community members who accused him of failing to ensure their safety.
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Starmer met with community leaders in Golders Green after the attack. Photograph: James Smith/Sam Snap/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenStarmer met with community leaders in Golders Green after the attack. Photograph: James Smith/Sam Snap/Getty ImagesUK newsStarmer calls on public to ‘open their eyes to Jewish pain’ in wake of Golders Green attackThe prime minister also accused anyone marching alongside Hamas supporters of ‘venerating the murder of Jews’ Golders Green attack – latest updates Rowena MasonThu 30 Apr 2026 12.05 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 12.06 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleKeir Starmer has called on people to “open their eyes to Jewish pain” in the wake of the Golders Green terror attack, and accused anyone marching alongside supporters of Hamas of…
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