Starmer heckled by crowds as he visits scene of Golders Green terror attack

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30 Apr 2026 • 9:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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Starmer heckled by crowds as he visits scene of Golders Green terror attack

  • The Prime Minister was heckled by protesters in Golders Green following an alleged terrorist attack in which two Jewish men were stabbed.
  • Protesters chanted slogans against Sir Keir Starmer, accusing him of being a 'Jew harmer' and a 'traitor', expressing anger over the government's response to antisemitism.
  • The government has faced fierce criticism for its handling of antisemitic attacks, with Jewish leaders warning that antisemitism is becoming normalised.
  • Police identified the 45-year-old suspect, a British national of Somali origin with a history of violence and mental health issues, who was reported to the Prevent counter-extremism programme in 2020.
  • The government announced an additional £25m investment in police patrols and security for Jewish communities and plans to fast-track legislation targeting state-sponsored groups.

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