Starmer calls antisemitism ‘crisis for all of us’ ahead of Downing Street summit
Keir Starmer says antisemitism is a crisis for everyone as Downing Street hosts talks and new council funding is announced.
Keir Starmer has framed antisemitism as “a crisis for all of us”, as Downing Street prepares to bring together leaders from across public life to confront the issue.
The event comes as Misryoum reports that government briefings link recent concerns to a broader pattern that has left many Jewish communities feeling unsafe. Starmer is set to argue that the country’s response is not just about policing, but about shared values that are proved through daily action.
No 10’s approach for the morning is built around a “whole-of-society” response, with the aim of pushing participation beyond government departments. Misryoum understands that the message will be that antisemitism is everyone’s concern, not limited to any single group or institution.
This matters because how leaders coordinate responses can shape whether communities feel protected in practice, not only in statements.
Last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green has been described as appalling, and Misryoum says it was followed by an announcement of additional money to support police patrols, specialist officers, and protective security for Jewish communities.. Further measures were also outlined to target antisemitism in schools, colleges and universities.
This morning, Misryoum reports that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is now publishing a smaller funding boost aimed at councils.. The plan includes an additional £1m for Jewish communities across England, alongside an immediate £500,000 allocation for Barnet council, tied to recent serious antisemitic incidents in the borough and the size of the local Jewish population.
The government also points to expanding existing work through the Common Ground programme, which supports community-level action where risk is higher. Misryoum says the funding is intended to help councils take measures to counter antisemitism and strengthen cohesion.
The wider context is a reported rise in antisemitism not only in the UK but internationally as well, with recent high-profile attacks mentioned in Misryoum’s briefing. In this context, Misryoum says the Downing Street gathering is designed to keep attention on prevention and coordination.
Meanwhile, the day’s programme includes campaigning by the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in Suffolk and Coventry, a lobby briefing at midday at Downing Street, and visits and speeches by other political figures.. Misryoum also notes that Ed Davey will visit a synagogue in central London, while Nigel Farage and Reform UK’s Welsh leadership are scheduled for a rally in south Wales later.
Taken together, Misryoum reports these steps signal a push to translate concern into concrete responsibilities across institutions, especially at the local level where day-to-day safety is most immediately felt.