We will not allow anti-Semitism to grow, Prime Minister Boris Johnson says

Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to root out anti-Semitism in the UK :

Now let's turn to the UK, where Prime Minister Boris Johnson has condemned a spike in anti-Semitic incidents in the country since the Israel-Gaza conflict began.Johnson was asked what he would do to support Jewish communities in the UK during questioning by opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer in parliament.

"I share his horror at the outbreak of anti-Semitic incidents and the government has conveyed that message loud and clear to those who are responsible for enforcing the law against hate crime,"

Johnson said. He said anti-Semitism must be called out "at every stage", adding: "We will not let it take root, we will not allow it to grow and fester."

His comments came after 116 anti-Semitic incidents were reported over 11 days from 8 May in the UK - a five-fold increase on the previous period.

Those incidents were recorded by the Community Security Trust (CST), which offers safety advice to the Jewish community in the UK.

Recent incidents dealt with by the police include an attack on Rabbi Rafi Goodwin near his synagogue in north London.