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MPs Voice Concerns Over Rising Anti-Semitism and Safety Amid Pro-Palestine Protests

A senior Jewish MP highlighted the projection of a pro-Palestine slogan on Parliament, sparking a debate on safety and anti-Semitism in the UK.

  • A pro-Palestine slogan was projected onto the Elizabeth Tower, raising concerns among MPs about anti-Semitism and safety.
  • Senior Jewish MP Andrew Percy criticized the police's inaction during the protest and highlighted a rising tide of anti-Semitism.
  • MPs expressed fears for their safety, citing threats from Islamist extremists and a climate of intimidation against Jewish communities.
  • The Speaker of the House faced criticism and a motion of no confidence after his handling of a Gaza ceasefire debate.
  • British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman condemned the use of the slogan as anti-Semitic.
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