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David Cameron vows to end antisemitic attacks in Jewish new year message | |
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David Cameron has vowed to stamp out antisemitic attacks, in a message to mark the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. | David Cameron has vowed to stamp out antisemitic attacks, in a message to mark the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah. |
“As Jewish communities unite in prayer across the world, thoughts will turn to the tragic loss of life that we have seen following a number of horrific and abhorrent antisemitic attacks over the past year,” the prime minister said in in a video posted by Downing Street. | “As Jewish communities unite in prayer across the world, thoughts will turn to the tragic loss of life that we have seen following a number of horrific and abhorrent antisemitic attacks over the past year,” the prime minister said in in a video posted by Downing Street. |
“Jewish communities will not be left to live in fear. As prime minister I will do everything I can to stamp out such hatred now and in the future.” | “Jewish communities will not be left to live in fear. As prime minister I will do everything I can to stamp out such hatred now and in the future.” |
Campaigners have reported record numbers of attacks on Jews in the UK, with three men and a boy left in hospital after being chased and beaten this month while they waited for a tram in Bury. | Campaigners have reported record numbers of attacks on Jews in the UK, with three men and a boy left in hospital after being chased and beaten this month while they waited for a tram in Bury. |
Cameron said the Jewish community made an immeasurable contribution to all areas of British life. | Cameron said the Jewish community made an immeasurable contribution to all areas of British life. |
New Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, also posted a message for Rosh Hashanah: | New Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, also posted a message for Rosh Hashanah: |
Shana Tova to all - have a sweet and happy New Year | Shana Tova to all - have a sweet and happy New Year |
Shadow minister Ivan Lewis earlier said Corbyn had serious questions to answer on his “support for people who engaged in antisemitic rhetoric”. | Shadow minister Ivan Lewis earlier said Corbyn had serious questions to answer on his “support for people who engaged in antisemitic rhetoric”. |
During the election campaign, Corbyn said: “The idea that I’m some kind of racist or antisemitic person is beyond appalling, disgusting and deeply offensive. | During the election campaign, Corbyn said: “The idea that I’m some kind of racist or antisemitic person is beyond appalling, disgusting and deeply offensive. |
“I have spent my life opposing racism. Until my dying day I will be opposed to racism in any form.” | “I have spent my life opposing racism. Until my dying day I will be opposed to racism in any form.” |
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