UK PM Starmer says Jews are scared, promises action after London stabbings
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer acknowledged growing fear within the Jewish community following an antisemitic stabbing in north London, as the government raised the national terrorism threat level to 'severe'. Starmer pledged stronger measures to combat antisemitism, including new legislation targeting state-sponsored threats and increased police presence in Jewish areas. The move comes amid rising tensions linked to recent attacks, pro-Palestinian protests, and concerns over foreign influence fueling extremism.
- ▪The UK raised its national terrorism threat level to 'severe' following an antisemitic stabbing in Golders Green, north London.
- ▪Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Jewish people in the UK are living in fear and promised enhanced protections and new laws.
- ▪The suspect in the Golders Green attack was a 45-year-old British national with a history of violence and mental health issues, previously referred to the Prevent programme.
- ▪The government plans to fast-track legislation to prosecute individuals acting as proxies for foreign states, citing Iran as a key concern.
- ▪Pro-Palestinian protests since October 2023 have sparked tensions, with Starmer condemning slogans like 'Globalise the Intifada' as calls for terrorism against Jews.
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UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scaredSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 01, 2026, 12:19 AMUpdated May 01, 2026, 02:03 AMListenLONDON, April 30 - Britain raised its national terrorism threat level to "severe" from "substantial" on Thursday, a day after an antisemitic stabbing attack in north London as Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Jewish people were living in fear and vowed stronger action to protect them.The increase to the second-highest threat level out of five means a terrorist attack within the next six months is highly likely, following Wednesday's stabbing of two Jewish men in the Golders Green area, the government said.
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