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Ex-UK Minister Blames Government for Rise in Antisemitism
Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman claims that the government's failure to ban pro-Palestinian marches after the October 7 attacks has contributed to a rise in antisemitism in Britain. She criticized then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his perceived inaction and "cowardice" regarding the demonstrations.
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- 01Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman blames government inaction on pro-Palestinian marches for rising antisemitism.
- 02Braverman called then-Prime Minister Rishi Sunak a "coward" for not banning the weekly demonstrations.
- 03She cited a significant increase in antisemitic incidents recorded in the UK.
- 04Braverman detailed clashes with Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley over protest policing.
- 05Her new party, Reform UK, pledges a tougher stance on extremism and support for Israel.
- 06Braverman has personal ties to Israel through her Jewish husband and upbringing.
Braverman cited an increase in antisemitic incidents and linked the government's leniency to the normalization of anti-Jewish sentiment. She also discussed her struggles with the police chief and her new party's commitment to a tougher stance on extremism and support for Israel.
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