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.