A fire caused by an electrical fault at Kosher Kingdom supermarket in Golders Green, London, is being tackled by 100 firefighters, with no injuries reported; nearby residents evacuated and roads closed.
UK police are investigating a song by rapper 021kid (Tony Mohraz) that incites violence against the MEK and other groups. This highlights a growing conflict within the Iranian diaspora in London between monarchist supporters and the MEK, leading to scuffles and intimidation.
A Jewish man in his 20s was assaulted and hospitalized with facial and bodily injuries in Golders Green, north London. Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, with no arrests made yet. The attack has heightened fears in the prominent Jewish community.
King Charles III visited Golders Green, a hub of the British Jewish community, to express solidarity with victims of a recent antisemitic knife attack. The visit followed a series of hate crimes targeting Jewish institutions.
À la différence du premier ministre Keir Starmer, qui s’était fait huer à Golders Green le 30 avril, le roi a été chaleureusement applaudi.
London's Met Police have launched 11 investigations and arrested 35 people following a surge in antisemitic attacks, including a terrorist stabbing in Golders Green, with Commissioner Mark Rowley stating British Jews are 'not currently safe' in the capital.
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.
A bank in Golders Green was evacuated on Friday after multiple people reported feeling unwell.
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...
The prime minister said the attack in Golders Green is ‘part of a pattern of rising antisemitism’ in the countryGood morning. Keir Starmer has declared antisemitism “a crisis for all of us”. This morning he is hosting an event in Downing Street intended to get leaders across all areas of public life to address the problem and, according to the briefing from No 10, he will say:Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green was utterly appalling. But it was not an isolated incident. It is part of a pattern of rising antisemitism that has left our Jewish communities feeling frightened, angry, and asking whether this country, their home, is safe for them.These disgusting attacks are being made against British Jews. But, make no mistake, this crisis – it is a crisis for all of us. It is a test of our values. Values that are not guaranteed, but are earned. Every single day, through our actions.Jewish communities across England will receive a further £1m of government funding to tackle antisemitism and strengthen community cohesion in those places facing the greatest risk.An immediate £500,000 will also be allocated to Barnet council, reflecting recent serious antisemitic incidents in the borough and the large number of Jewish residents there. Continue reading...
PM will say responsibility to stand with Jewish communities lies with ‘every one of us’ at event on TuesdayKeir Starmer will call for a whole-of-society response to rising antisemitism on Tuesday, saying that it is not enough simply to condemn the scourge, but people “must show it” through their actions too.Before a roundtable event at Downing Street, the prime minister will call for action on all forms of antisemitism, after a knife attack against the Jewish community in Golders Green last week, a spate of serious arson attacks and the terror incident in Heaton Park in October. Continue reading...
A memorial wall was damaged by fire on 27 April in north London, with counter-terror police involved in the investigation.
Sarah Sackman says response to rising antisemitic violence in UK has been ‘muted’ after stabbings in her constituencyThere has been a “lack of vocal solidarity” from parts of the liberal left in the face of rising antisemitism against the Jewish community, the Labour MP for Golders Green has said.Sarah Sackman said the response to antisemitic violence across the UK from parts of the “moderate majority”, including some anti-racist organisations, had been “muted”. Her comments follow a terrorist attack against the Jewish community in her constituency last week. Continue reading...
A 61-year-old man, Ashkan Asadian, intervened during a knife attack on a 76-year-old Jewish man, Moshe Shine, at a bus stop in Golders Green, north London on Wednesday. Asadian attempted to disarm the attacker and barricaded him in a greengrocer's shop using a shopping trolley, allowing police time to arrive. Shine, who suffered serious neck injuries, has been discharged from hospital. Asadian, who came to the UK from Iran in 1999 and now has British citizenship, said he was simply trying to save a life and that religion does not matter - Jewish or non-Jewish, they are human.
A 61-year-old man, Ashkan Asadian, intervened during a knife attack on a 76-year-old Jewish man, Moshe Shine, at a bus stop in Golders Green, north London. Asadian attempted to disarm the attacker and barricaded him in a greengrocer's shop using a shopping trolley, allowing police time to arrive. Shine suffered serious injuries but has been discharged from hospital. Asadian, who was born in Iran and has British citizenship, said he simply tried to save a life and that religion "doesn't matter" - Jewish or non-Jewish, they are human.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant "globalise the intifada" but stressed he is "not interested" in policing language. Speaking to the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg, Polanski said he would not personally use the phrase as it distracts from more effective protest messaging. The comments come amid controversy over his retweet of a post criticizing police actions during the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect, which he described as "traumatic". Meanwhile, Labour faces speculation about potential leadership challenges ahead of local elections, and the SNP has said it will seek a new independence referendum if it wins a majority in next week's Scottish parliament election.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant "globalise the intifada" but warned against specifically outlawing the phrase or banning a planned protest in London on 16 May. His comments come after Labour leader Keir Starmer called for tougher action against marchers using the chant following last week's stabbing attack on two Jewish people in Golders Green. The Metropolitan Police already have a policy of arresting people who chant the phrase, while Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said any further action would await an ongoing review of protest laws by former DPP Ken Macdonald.
UK political leaders are debating the "globalise the intifada" chant used at pro-Palestine protests. Green Party leader Zack Polanski opposes outlawing the phrase, warning it would overly restrict freedom of speech, though he said he would not encourage people to use it. Labour leader Keir Starmer has called for tougher action against marchers using the chant following a stabbing attack on Jewish people in Golders Green last week. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said any ban would await an ongoing review of protest laws, while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for all pro-Gaza marches to be stopped.
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.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant "globalise the intifada" but warned against specifically outlawing the phrase or banning a planned protest in London on 16 May. His comments come after Keir Starmer called for tougher action against marchers using the chant following an attack on Jewish people in Golders Green last week. The Metropolitan Police already have a policy of arresting people who chant the phrase. Polanski also reiterated his apology for sharing a post on X criticising police over the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in Golders Green.
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.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised for sharing a social media post accusing police of violently kicking a mentally ill man during the Golders Green attack arrest, but maintains he remains concerned by what he saw. The London Assembly member reposted a message claiming officers 'repeatedly and violently kicked a mentally ill man in the head when he was already incapacitated by Taser'. The row follows a stabbing attack in Golders Green on Wednesday in which two Jewish men were seriously injured in a terror incident.
