King Charles III visited Golders Green to support victims of last month's stabbings, expressing concern over rising antisemitism, and met with Jewish community leaders, responders, and well-wishers.
Conservative leader says her party ‘are willing to work with people who will help deliver Conservative policies’Labour has criticised Zack Polanski for saying he was concerned about how the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings was treated when he was arrested by the police.Referring to what Polanski said about this in his Today interview this morning (see 9.33am), a Labour party spokesperson said:Our brave police ran towards a suspected terrorist and tackled him while he was still carrying a knife and before they could handcuff him.The fact that Zack Polanski is still sympathising with this individual is utterly astounding. For the Green party leader to be litigating the case for the defence against the police shows whose side he is truly on.The latest unemployment figures for February showed a fall, interest rates were expected to come down, the markets were pricing in a couple of cuts during the course of the year.The truth is, with the effect of the Iran war, we can’t count on any of that at the moment. There is likely to be an effect on prices, which feeds through from energy costs, and there may well be labour market implications. Continue reading...
Conservative leader says her party ‘are willing to work with people who will help deliver Conservative policies’Labour has criticised Zack Polanski for saying he was concerned about how the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings was treated when he was arrested by the police.Referring to what Polanski said about this in his Today interview this morning (see 9.33am), a Labour party spokesperson said:Our brave police ran towards a suspected terrorist and tackled him while he was still carrying a knife and before they could handcuff him.The fact that Zack Polanski is still sympathising with this individual is utterly astounding. For the Green party leader to be litigating the case for the defence against the police shows whose side he is truly on.The latest unemployment figures for February showed a fall, interest rates were expected to come down, the markets were pricing in a couple of cuts during the course of the year.The truth is, with the effect of the Iran war, we can’t count on any of that at the moment. There is likely to be an effect on prices, which feeds through from energy costs, and there may well be labour market implications. Continue reading...
Green leader also apologised for misrepresenting his work with the Red Cross, and defended party policy on drugsLabour has criticised Zack Polanski for saying he was concerned about how the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings was treated when he was arrested by the police.Referring to what Polanski said about this in his Today interview this morning (see 9.33am), a Labour party spokesperson said:Our brave police ran towards a suspected terrorist and tackled him while he was still carrying a knife and before they could handcuff him.The fact that Zack Polanski is still sympathising with this individual is utterly astounding. For the Green party leader to be litigating the case for the defence against the police shows whose side he is truly on.The latest unemployment figures for February showed a fall, interest rates were expected to come down, the markets were pricing in a couple of cuts during the course of the year.The truth is, with the effect of the Iran war, we can’t count on any of that at the moment. There is likely to be an effect on prices, which feeds through from energy costs, and there may well be labour market implications. Continue reading...
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post critical of police actions during the Golders Green stabbing attack, saying people in public service 'should not be above scrutiny'. The controversy follows the terror attack on Wednesday in which two Jewish men were stabbed, with police facing criticism over their response. Polanski remains concerned about police actions and has requested a meeting with Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. The incident has sparked wider debate about free speech, protest marches and the 'globalise the intifada' slogan.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned that antisemitism in Britain is "growing, real and dangerous" following a series of violent incidents including a stabbing attack in Golders Green that injured members of the Jewish community. Starmer described the attack as "not isolated" but part of a wider pattern of hate-driven violence, with the government stepping up policing and protective security for at-risk communities. The Community Security Trust recorded nearly 3,700 antisemitic incidents last year, more than double the previous year's figure.
Following a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green, British Jews are balancing religious traditions with heightened security concerns, with some choosing to conceal their identity while others resolve to remain resilient in the face of rising antisemitism.
Green leader apologises for sharing post that said officers were ‘repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head’ and says he had did so ‘in haste’Keir Starmer has condemned Zack Polanski as “disgraceful” and unfit to head a political party after the Greens’ leader shared a social media post critical of the way police tackled the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings.The prime minister said any criticism of the police involved in the arrest was unfair on officers having to make split-second decisions in a moment of potentially grave danger. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer has condemned Green Party leader Zack Polanski as "disgraceful" and unfit to lead a political party after Polanski shared a social media post critical of police tackling the suspect in the Golders Green stabbings. Two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Footage shows officers kicking the suspect on or near his head during the arrest. Polanski apologised for the post, saying he shared it "in haste". The Metropolitan Police commissioner defended the officers, praising them as "nothing short of extraordinary".
Green party leader Zack Polanski has apologized for retweeting a post accusing police of violently kicking a mentally ill suspect during the Golders Green stabbings. Two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley criticized the post as inaccurate and misinformed, praising officers for their extraordinary response.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticised Green party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging officers "repeatedly and violently kicked a mentally ill man in the head" during the Golders Green stabbings. Rowley described the claim as "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" and praised officers who confronted the suspect as "nothing short of extraordinary". The incident saw two Jewish people stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday. Rowley has requested an additional 300 officers to provide permanent protection for Jewish communities in London.
Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticised Green Party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging officers "repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head" during the arrest of a suspect in the Golders Green stabbings. Two Jewish people were stabbed in the north-west London suburb on Wednesday in what was condemned as an antisemitic attack. Rowley described the claim as "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" and praised the officers as "nothing short of extraordinary", adding that officers need confidence to confront dangerous people. The Green Party source said Polanski "doesn't know the full picture". Rowley has requested 300 additional officers to protect Jewish communities in London.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has criticised Green party leader Zack Polanski for retweeting a post alleging officers "repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head" during the detention of a suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in Golders Green. Rowley described the claim as "inaccurate and misinformed commentary" and praised officers as "nothing short of extraordinary", warning that such criticism undermines police confidence in confronting dangerous people.
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.
A volunteer with community security group Shomrim chased and helped restrain a suspect in Wednesday's Golders Green stabbing attack that left two men in hospital. Shloime Rand, 34, and Moshe Shine, 76, were stabbed in the north London neighbourhood and remain in stable condition. Police used a Taser to bring down the 45-year-old suspect, Essa Suleiman, who is being held on suspicion of attempted murder.
Sir Keir Starmer has called for police to prosecute people chanting 'globalise the intifada' during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, describing it as 'extreme racism'. The prime minister's comments follow a stabbing attack in Golders Green, north London, on Wednesday, which police have declared a terror incident. Starmer criticised marchers wearing 'pictures of paragliders' and called for a crackdown on protests that 'venerate the murder of Jews'. The government is reviewing public order and hate crime legislation, while the terrorism adviser has called for a moratorium on the marches.
Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on antisemitic chants at protest marches after two Jewish men were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London. The UK terrorism threat level was raised to 'severe' by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre, meaning a terrorist attack is highly likely. The suspect, understood to be 45-year-old Essa Suleiman, was referred to the Prevent programme in 2020 and cleared within six weeks. Starmer promised £25m more funding for Jewish security services and stronger powers to target antisemitic preachers, while rejecting calls to pause pro-Gaza marches.
Around 200 protesters greeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Hatzola ambulance service in Golders Green on Thursday, holding 'Jew harmer' signs, following Wednesday's stabbing of two Jewish men declared a terrorist incident. Nigel Farage also visited, claiming Iranian operatives arrived on small boats, as politicians scrambled to respond to antisemitism concerns.
The UK terrorism threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe' by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre following Wednesday's stabbing in Golders Green, North London. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the attack as a 'vile act of terrorism' and announced record funding to protect Jewish communities. JTAC assesses an attack is now highly likely within six months, driven by increasing Islamist and Extreme Right Wing threats from individuals and small groups in the UK.
Two Jewish men, Shloime Rand (34) and Moshe Shine (76), were stabbed in Golders Green, north-west London on Wednesday in what police are treating as a terrorism incident. The suspect, Essa Suleiman (45), was referred to the Prevent counter-extremism scheme in 2020 but was cleared within six weeks. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether the attack targeted Jewish people, with officers believing the suspect acted alone.
The British government declared an antisemitism emergency following a double stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green, north London, and a series of arson attacks on synagogues. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged £25 million for increased police protection while facing hecklers. A 45-year-old suspect with mental health issues has been arrested. The attacks follow a surge in antisemitic incidents since October 2023, with the UK accusing Iran of using criminal proxies to target Jewish communities.
Two Jewish men aged 34 and 76 were stabbed in Golders Green, north London on Wednesday in what police have declared a terrorist incident. Both victims are in stable condition. Community volunteers from Shromrim helped apprehend the attacker, with one blocking the suspect with his car and holding him until police arrived. The attack follows a spate of arson attacks against Jewish property in recent weeks, with the community calling on the government to address their safety concerns.
A suspected terrorist attack in Golders Green, north London, left two Jewish men stabbed on Wednesday. The 45-year-old suspect, a British national born in Somalia, allegedly targeted visibly Jewish people. The government announced £25m in additional security funding for Jewish communities and plans to fast-track legislation for proscription-like powers against state-sponsored groups.
The final week of campaigning for the Scottish parliament, Welsh Senedd and English local elections begins with Labour facing a damaging forecast. Elections expert Robert Hayward predicts Labour will lose 1850 seats nationwide, while Reform UK emerges as the biggest gainer with 1550 seats. The Conservatives are forecast to lose 600 seats, with Greens gaining 500 and Lib Dems 150. Political leaders are also focusing on responding to the Golders Green stabbing and antisemitism threats, described as a "national security emergency" by Jonathan Hall KC.
