Iran’s attempts to destabilise Britain ‘will not be tolerated’, says Starmer

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5 May 2026 • 5:20 PM MYT
The Independent
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Iran’s attempts to destabilise Britain ‘will not be tolerated’, says Starmer

  • The Prime Minister announced at a Downing Street roundtable that additional security measures have been put in place to protect the Jewish community.
  • He stated that Iran is being investigated as a potential instigator of antisemitism in the UK.
  • The Prime Minister warned that any attempts by Iran or other countries to foment violence, hatred, or division in British society will not be tolerated and will face consequences.
  • Legislation has been passed to tackle these malign threats, reinforcing the government's commitment to national security.
  • Sir Keir Starmer noted that antisemitism stems from various sources, including Islamist, far-left, and far-right extremism, and the government has a coordinated national plan to confront all forms of extremism.

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