Starmer vows to protect Jewish communities

October 2, 2025

Starmer vows to protect Jewish communities

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to do "everything" in his power to protect Jewish people as he said Britain must defeat antisemitic hate.The prime minister was speaking after two people were killed in a car and stabbing attack at the Heaton Park Synagogue in Crumpsall, north Manchester, on Thursday.Condemning the "vile individual" who carried out the "horrific" attack, on the holiest Jewish day of Yom Kippur, Sir Keir offered his condolences to the victims and their families and thanked the first responders.Greater Manchester Police said four other people remain in hospital.The attacker, who has been named as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, was shot dead by police at the scene.Police say three suspects are currently in custody and have been arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism. They are two men in their 30s and a woman in her 60s.In a recorded message to Jewish people, Sir Keir said: "I know how much fear you will be holding inside of you. I really do... Nobody should have to do that. Nobody."And so I promise you that I will do everything in my power to guarantee you the security that you deserve, starting with a more visible police presence, protecting your community."I promise you that over the coming days, you will see the other Britain, the Britain of compassion, of decency, of love."He added that hatred against Jews "is rising once again, and Britain must defeat it once again", as he reflected on the history of Jews seeking refuge in the UK.

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