Kemi Badenoch and Richard Tice applauded as government minister booed at antisemitism rally
Keir Starmer calls for ‘whole of society’ response to tackling antisemitism
Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street for a protest against antisemitism, organised by the Jewish Leadership Council and the Board of Deputies of British Jews.
The rally was prompted by a series of arson attacks at Jewish sites in London and a double stabbing in Golders Green, which is being treated as an act of terrorism.
Cabinet minister Pat McFadden was jeered and booed by protesters, while leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK’s Richard Tice were met with applause.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis spoke at the event, stating that “poisonous antisemitism has become normalised in the UK,” as the Metropolitan Police expressed concerns about rising antisemitism and the sustainability of protection efforts.
